Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as a Supplier Quality Engineer at our Columbus facility, where we manufacture custom forklifts ranging from 1 ton to 8 tons in weight. This role involves improving and maintaining quality systems for our suppliers. We manufacture approximately 100 forklifts per day in our OEM plant where the entire assembly process is completed. We are looking for a contract Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance our quality standards and contribute to our continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, review, and disposition supplier PPAPs.
• Conduct supplier audits and assess their ability to meet company needs and objectives while identifying potential risks within processes or techniques.
• Assist in the development, improvement, and implementation of quality standards with suppliers.
• Utilize MS Office applications, especially Excel, proficiently.
• Adapt easily to change and work in a fast-paced environment, acting with a sense of urgency when faced with organizational risks.
• Communicate effectively with strong visualization and data communication skills.
• Prioritize work and manage time with limited guidance.
• Problem solve and handle multiple tasks effectively.
• React positively to business needs and evolving strategies.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 2 years of experience in PPAP review and implementation.
• 2 years of experience in Supplier Quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• 2 years of experience in SAP Supplier Quality Management (QM).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to Power BI for data visualization.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position on the 1st shift, based in Columbus, Indiana. The role involves 30% travel to suppliers, typically one week per month. Responsibilities are divided as follows: 30% supplier SPTT or supplier audits, 40% PPAP review, and 30% a mixture of daily lab inspections. Our facility offers a range of benefits, including low-cost medical insurance with free dental and vision coverage, an on-site medical center and pharmacy, and a free on-site recreational complex.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $40 - $45