Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or related field or experience
• 8+ years of experience in similar roles within a regulated industry
• Excellent statistical analysis and quality assurance skills
• In-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of manufacturing and engineering design
• Working history/familiarity with mechanical and electrical design, product manufacturing, and associated special processes such as PCBA manufacture, plating, powder coating, injection molding, die casting, machining, welding, and sheet metal fabrication
• Good working knowledge of quality control standards and government compliance
• Solid working knowledge of 8D/CAPA non-conformance analysis and reporting, APQP, process control plans, FMEA, value-stream mapping, etc.
• Ability to guide to improve process efficiency
• Excellent communication and liaison skills
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards
• Certified Six Sigma Green / Black Belt, ASQ-Certified Quality Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Certification, hands-on application experience in deploying improved Quality Systems internally and externally
• Proven experience with Supplier Auditing, Supplier management, Design, & Production Quality Engineering
• Demonstrable skills in Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Data Systems, MS/Power BI
• History of accomplishments in various organizations/industries
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to speak multiple languages a plus (Spanish/Chinese)

Responsibilities

• Provides quality and technical subject matter expertise throughout the product lifecycle
• Translates design requirements, helps establish Critical-to-Quality characteristics throughout design, works with suppliers, Engineering, Operations and supports Production
• Conducts on-site vendor audits. Assesses vendor manufacturing, assembly, and quality practices at their facilities as part of Supplier Selection activities. Provides feedback and recommendations to Aristocrat Senior Leadership
• Performs regular quality control audits to ensure vendors continue to work in compliance with standards and mutually agreed processes
• Assists in reviewing incoming supplies and products from vendors to check for defects and ensure quality
• Maintains detailed reports on supplier quality and performance, including defect rates and non-conforming material. Reports findings to key internal stakeholders and to Suppliers during Business Reviews
• Provides technical advice and guidance to suppliers to reduce defect rates and optimize processes
• Serves as a liaison between Aristocrat’s senior management and the vendors to identify quality issues and find solutions
• Manages and reports on internal & external Supplier corrective actions
• Assists in problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis
• Provide training to suppliers and internal teams, as needed
• Institutionalizes long-term strategic quality improvement planning
• Supports continuous improvement of Aristocrat product design & processes
• Standardizes Supplier Quality processes, metrics, and procedures, with an aim to minimize costs and improve efficiency
• Contributes to create, promote and support Aristocrat’s culture of quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to speak multiple languages a plus (Spanish/Chinese)