Supplier Quality Engineer

Description

Position: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Easton, Pennsylvania - Victaulic GLOBAL HQ

Reports To: Supplier Quality Supervisor

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About Us:

Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and fire fighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.

Job Scope:

Responsible for all supplier quality activities. The primary functions of this position include, but are not limited to, Supplier Quality Management and Product Quality Support. The incumbent will be responsible for all Supplier Development, Qualification, and Management. These responsibilities include supplier on-site audits, product inspection, control plan development and production process evaluation/improvement. The incumbent will be required to work with new as well as existing suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES to include but not limited to:

• Working with Sourcing and other functional groups, the incumbent will drive the Supplier Qualification Process for all existing and prospective Victaulic suppliers in-country, in accordance with corporate procedures. Responsible for supplier qualification in conjunction with Sourcing and other applicable groups for the introduction of new suppliers, products, and production processes.
• Responsible for supporting all elements of the supplier quality management system including, first piece approvals, periodic production part inspections, product/process validations and improvement, control plan development and adherence, non-conforming material containment, root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Assist suppliers in understanding and implementing Victaulic product specifications.
• Responsible for assisting in supplier corrective actions as it pertains to internal or external failures as reported through the SCAR and PCAR systems. For issues affecting product availability, lead team meetings to ensure actions and status are communicated effectively.
• Responsible for supplier development. In conjunction with the Global Quality Assurance Engineering group, identify opportunities for development based on risk and benefit. Development opportunities to include, but limited to, improved inspection initiatives, leveraging technology, mistake proofing, capacity improvement, or quality management opportunities.
• Perform special projects as assigned by the Supplier Quality Supervisor.
• Perform trend analysis and establish ongoing supplier quality metrics.
• Initiate periodic communication with internal customers to ensure quality objectives are clearly identified and acted upon.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role with demonstrated success in supplier qualification, management, correction, and development preferred.
• Experience with managing supplier quality in the production of cast and machined components.
• Basic knowledge of facility audits in accordance with standard QMS guidelines.
• A strong knowledge of fundamental Quality Engineering principles and techniques; including statistical analysis and related software.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer highly desirable.
• Proficient in problem solving.
• Proficient in the use of electronic systems and software (MS Office, Minitab, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to travel 20-30% of the time with short notice covering all territories based on need..
• Working knowledge of measuring equipment.
• Able to make independent decisions without supervisory assistance
  
  

Victaulic offers a full benefits package which includes: comprehensive healthcare coverage, paid time off plans, paid holidays, 401K with company match, company paid short-term disability, company paid life insurance, company paid EAP program, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.

EEO Statement: Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status

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