Quality Engineer - Data
Bolton, On
Reporting to the Supplier Quality Manager, the Quality at the Source (QATS) Engineer must partner with the Supply Chain Manager & the Development Engineering subject matter expert for their Supply Lane to plan and execute strategies aiming to ensure that all supplied components within their Supply Lane are ready to use when reaching internal or external customers.
They collaborate with regional SQEs to manage the overall global success of the Supply Lane with respect to good quality.
The QATS Engineer define & execute the quality strategy for their Supply Lane, in alignment with Global Supply Chain Lane strategy, including supplier selection, auditing and development, active performance management of suppliers within the lane, and they liase with other Quality functions to support closing the loop on quality issues.
Collaborate with Development Engineering SME and Supply Chain Lane Leaders to improve quality performance, reduce quality risk and promote a "Quality first" mindset.
Build partnerships with key suppliers in the Supply Lane to identify & manage risks to Right First Time delivery.
Collaborate with SQEs on active management of the key suppliers in the lane, ensuring continuous monitoring & control of Supplier capabilities and performance.
Work with partners in the Quality Clinic to identify root causes of issues and introduce changes at the product or process level to prevent repeat issues at the source (corrective action).
Participate in the continuous improvement of methods & standards of the Supply Chain Quality Management System.
Good understanding of Quality needs (e.g., what internal/external suppliers provide, what customers expect, and what performance measurement metrics are).
Good communication skills, able to build a win-win relationship with Supplier, to manage ambiguity and get the best out of them with quality first in mind.
Good strategic planning and long shot execution and follow-up / monitoring.
Good technical understanding of Supplier's manufacturing, assembly, logistic processes - be able to evaluate sound of a process even without having a deep technical knowledge. Engineering, Lean Six Sigma Certification or Six Sigma Black Belt is an asset
5- 10 years’ Quality/Project Management/Supply Chain experience.
~ Work experience in technical, supply chain or operations role with process development experience
~ Strong Quality background required
Experience in Metrology, specifically a good understanding of part inspection techniques, to include CMM
Machining process controls (control plans) and programming experience
Strong project and change management skills
Hands-on data collection and analysis skills, with a high attention to detail
Understanding of lean principles to enhance quality process design and operations
Understanding of ISO Quality Management System requirements & business/industry standards