What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Engineer position at Modula Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Who We Are :
Modula is the leading US manufacturer of vertical lift modules (VLM) and automated storage and retrieval systems. Modula US has Manufacturing plants in Franklin, OH and Lewiston, ME, and remote locations throughout the US. Our corporate global headquarters is in Italy with many locations around the globe. Modula’s goal is to be an exceptional workplace admired for growing and developing talented employees and leaders, building innovative products through the development of a highly skilled and engaged workforce.
Summary
As part of the Quality team, the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will have broad responsibilities, working cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Purchasing and Manufacturing teams to monitor and drive continuous improvement activities throughout the organization. The SQE will communicate frequently with senior management, suppliers, and customers, acting as a quality liaison between internal and external entities and providing technical input and guidance on process enhancements and improvements. The SQE will play a supporting role in implementing and maintaining MODULA INC. quality management system (QMS) based on ISO-9001 : 2015 and other industry standards.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assists and lead with corrective / preventive action processes (CARs, SCARs, RMAs, 8Ds, etc.) for suppliers, customers, and internal processes. Provides and analyzes root-cause analysis associated with product / process issues.
- Works closely with Purchasing, Engineering and Receiving Inspection teams to define and support requirements and activities for receiving inspection, measurement and testing of in-process and incoming raw material & assemblies.
- Evaluates and analyzes production processes to continually improve product quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
- Identifies, implements, and monitors appropriate metrics to measure quality of incoming and outgoing product, as well as internal manufacturing processes.
- Implements statistical process control and appropriate quality measures.
- Assists Purchasing department with supplier qualification and ongoing evaluation processes.
- Knowledge of APQP processes.
- Works closely with human resources to define and support employee training requirements and activities related to the QMS.
- Supports maintaining 3rd-party certification to ISO-9001 : 2015.
- Conducts supplier and internal audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Trains inspectors and other designated staff members on Acceptability Standards
- Other tasks and duties as assigned.
Requirements :
Must be able to successfully complete criminal background check and drug screening.
Modula Inc. is an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) Employer. Our search and selection process are based on identifying qualified candidates who are highly motivated to grow with our company. Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal employment opportunity. Recruitment, testing / assessment, selection, and promotion will be administered without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a claim or right under worker’s compensation, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Disclaimer : Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
