Job Description:

ITW Food Machines is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer. This position responds to the needs of the organization by applying Quality Standards & Methodologies to the current and future supply base. Improving Supplier Quality programs, systems, procedures. Will establish and assure maintenance of quality programs and standards for all suppliers. Responsibilities in recommending improvements, corrective actions to ensure high level performance and on-going cost reduction. Manage current supply base to ensure the Quality standards of Assembly plant are met and maintained. 

Works onsite in our Hillsboro, Ohio facility. Reports directly to the ITW Food Machine Division Quality Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering, Quality or Related Field

Experience

5+ Years

Quality Engineering-APQP-PPAP-FMEA’s-MSA-CORE TOOLS-GD&T-FAI’sBackground in  problem solving, auditing, and improving in a manufacturing environment. Experience within Supplier Quality-Auditing-Problem Solving

Skills / Abilities

Hands-On Expertise in Part Inspection and Qualification. (PPAP, APQP, CTQ, AQL)Experienced project management-detail oriented.Strong math & GD&T skills.Organizational skills-6S-KANBAN-JIT.Communication - verbal and written - must be able to deliver presentations.Interpersonal skillsMust be able to resolve conflictsGood listening-problem solving skillsSystematically gather information, sorts through complex issues, and make timely decisions.Strong SPC Knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

CQA, CQE, Certified Lead Auditor, 6 SIGMA Green-Black Belt

Scope

Hands-on role that regularly plans, implements, maintains, acts, and improves the Supplier Quality system provides quality engineering support to improve purchased part quality. This position will specifically manage supplier quality assurance and supplier development activities identified by the Supplier Certification and Quality Assessment program to ensure that the incoming material (and services) supplied are of the highest levels of quality and consistently improving.

Responsibilities (80% Core Essential Functions)

Establish relationships with key personnel within ITW FEG businesses for the express purpose of gathering parts information relating to new product releases or product changesDesign and review manufacturing sampling inspection plans and testing of received material to determine conformance to specificationsDetermine plans to analyze defective material and source of defectsConduct periodic surveys and assessments of supplier performance, manufacturing processes and facilities to determine adequacy and capability of their systems and processesReview quality problems with engineering/manufacturing/purchasing functions and coordinate actions required with suppliers to correct defects or prevent incidencesPrepare periodic performance reports concerning departmental activities, problems, supplier quality system ratings, schedules and 8-Ds reports trackingCoordinate the quality approval process for new suppliers and new product introductionProvide and coordinate technical support to suppliers to solve problems related to parts design and qualityEnsure adequate supplier planning through periodic reviews of PFMEA’s, gage R&Rs, control plans and outgoing inspection plansEnsure supplier understanding of ECN/EPIC changes and specificationsEstablish and perform periodic reviews to correlate the supplier’s measurement methods with those of receiving inspectionEnforce SQA manual for system compliance in coordination with Quality Management System and continuous improvement/ 80/20 toolboxApply methodology and statistical method analysis of key characteristics for both control and improvement of supplier’s processesSupport the Division’s efforts to establish, implement and maintain a system for supplier certification and performance measurementCoordinate first article inspection and testing for initial production approval, PPAP requirements, and product qualificationParticipate in the development of ISO standard and quality system auditsAssist in the research, evaluation and development of alternate and consolidated sources of materialAssist in the investigation of new designs and materials to improve manufacturability, service, quality and efficiency

Responsibilities (20% Department-specific Core Essential Functions)

Partner cross-functionally to provide customer-backed quality solutions, including proactive analysis in understanding customer pain points and driving value-added solutions from a quality perspective.Support the division’s efforts to establish, implement and maintain a system for supplier certification and performance measurement; coordinate and perform analysis and assessment of supplier performance, manufacturing processes and facilities to determine adequacy and capability of their systems and processes.Provide follow-up and oversight to vendor-related corrective actions, review solutions and provide final approval of proposed resolution.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Office, Lab, and Manufacturing environments.PPE required: Steel toe shoes and eye protection in manufacturing setting.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, or stoop and use hands, arms and walk frequently. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Compensation Information:

Based on experience.

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