Supplier Quality Development

Supplier Quality Development

Location: Falconer, NY

Salary Range: $111,000 to $132,000

About SKF:

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We're a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

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Summary: In this role you will interact with representatives from a variety of functional areas, both external (customer, supplier) and internal (engineering, quality assurance, and production), managing internal processes, supplier's validations and coordinating actions. You will be in charge to lead supplier development activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supplier approval
• Ensure supplier understands SKF Quality Standards for Suppliers and all other aspects of the purchase order,
• Conduct qualification audit (QT3), develop an action plan to resolve all discrepancies, and manage the supplier's improvement,
• Ensure all qualification activities are completed and documented in the appropriate IT tools (IVALUA, SML, etc.),
• Coordinate supplier actions related to approval process
• Auditor approval
• Be an approved auditor and be familiar with QT3 audits
• Preferred to have AS9100 lead auditor qualification
• Supplier development / improvement
• Support supplier improvement activities using problem solving tools such as 8D (QT8), 5 Why's (QT7), FMEA (QT4), etc,
• Be knowledgeable on Intelex complaint module; VCC and VDC,
• Be the liaison between the supplier and SKF technical community,
• Complete activities related to run @ rate, capacity, and other related events
• Supplier innovation
• Identify potential supplier innovation and align with SKF technical demand
• Supplier compliance
• Understand Group and BU Policies related to Conflict Materials, REACH, RoHS
• Risk management
• Support development of contingency plans related to all identified risks / issues,
• Anticipate single source supplier risks and support development of contingency plans

Job Education, Experience, and Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Material Science or similar technical field
• Experienced auditor
• Experience with supplier development
• Knowledge of steel melting and experience in a manufacturing environment
• High analytical ability and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter able to effectively interact across all levels of the organization
• Highly developed communication skills in English
• Availability to travel frequently
• EN 9100 knowledge and EN 9100 approved auditor
• Previous experience Supplier Quality Engineer within another Aerospace company

What You'll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace at SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus. SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: BU Aerospace Quality manager

Location: Falconer, NY

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