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Supplier Quality Engineer

Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference. The people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the "touch points" of our customers' products. With unrivaled global supply and support, innovative products and dedicated people, Southco provides customers throughout the world with the broadest line of high quality Access Hardware Solutions on the market today for applications in the Networking, Telecommunications, Computer, Automotive, Aerospace, Mass Transit, Off-Highway/Construction, RV/Caravan, Industrial Machinery, Marine and HVAC industries.
Overview
Successful execution of quality engineering tasks requiring the application and interpretation of standard and advanced principles, techniques and procedures in a professional, productive and creative manner. Should demonstrate the ability to successfully complete tasks on schedule and within budget. Should demostrate working knowledge of quality engineering techniques, processes and products. Performs work that requires knowledge and experience in a field of quality engineering which may include a variety of complex technical problems, innovation, and coordination requirements to complete assignments. 
 
Qualifications
• BS Engineering 
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing flow and quality system improvements (supplier related)  
• 3 or more years of experience in supplier development or supplier quality assurance   
• Computer compentency/expertise, ability to learn Southco Business and Quality Sytstems   
• Certified Quality Engineer certification preferred
• Working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, SPC, quality systems ISO9000, TS16949, including supplier audit and evaluation techniques  
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of the use of quality improvements methodology such as SPC, Six Sigma, Poka-yoke, lean manufacturing, etc.
 
Responsibilities
•Conduct supplier survey to evaluate supplier quality systems, technical and process capability, capacity based on Southco’s and the customers’ quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Support facility supplier performance reviews and undertake actions to resolve issues. Drive supplier performance to required levels (quality, service, delivery, cost).
• Acts as QN coordinator for plant supply chain to disposition all QN’s related to suppliers.
• Drives a culture of continuous improvement within the supply base. Actively engaged in regional Scorecard processes challenging facility and regional resources to drive lasting root cause solutions to identify and leads them through to implementation.
• Work closely with operations and other departments for effective integration of quality goals and overall business goals.
• Ensure completed analysis of supplier’s quality defects, reoccurring problems and leads corrective/preventive action, including 8D’s and audits.
• Executes continuous improvement activities and works closely with suppliers’ resources to achieve improvements.
• Compile monthly facility Supply Chain Scorecard. Lead internal scorecard review with all interested parties in the facility. Ensure improvement activities are completed on a timely basis.
• Review and approve supplier PPAPs for engineering changes or new products. Communicate discrepancies to suppliers, and ensure timely resolution for full PPAP approval.
 
You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.