Supplier Quality Engineer
JDRF Electromag Engineering
- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Evaluate potential suppliers based on their quality management systems, manufacturing processes, and quality performance.
- Collaborate with the procurement team to select suppliers that meet quality standards and requirements.
- Will perform Supplier Qualification activities to ensure the supplier meets our operating and quality expectations.
- Quality Standards and Specifications:
- Define and communicate quality standards, procurement specifications, and inspection criteria to suppliers.
- Work with Engineering to develop the various documentation required for the supplier to meet the quality requirements.
- Work with suppliers to ensure they understand and adhere to the agreed-upon quality requirements.
- Strong knowledge of process capability indices (Cp, Cpk), statistical process control (SPC) techniques, and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
- Supplier Audits and Performance Monitoring:
- Conduct regular supplier audits (virtual or on-site) to assess their quality management systems, process control methods, and compliance with contractual requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective actions when necessary.
- Assess the statistical methods a supplier will use to control their process and may have to train suppliers in these methods should those not be evident.
- Will coordinate QBRs for key suppliers.
- Problem Resolution:
- Investigate and resolve quality issues related to supplied products or services.
- Collaborate with suppliers to implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality problems.
- Responsible for issuing, monitoring, and driving to conclusion 8D and SCAR processes.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in supplier operations to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and improve overall efficiency.
- Work closely with suppliers to implement continuous improvement initiatives and best practices.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of supplier assessments, audits, and corrective actions taken.
- Prepare regular reports on supplier quality performance and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and procurement, to resolve quality-related issues and improve processes.
- Communicate effectively with suppliers, internal teams, and management to ensure alignment on quality goals and expectations.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field.
- Over 5 years of experience in the electronic manufacturing industry.
- Previous experience in supplier quality engineering or a similar role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Must have working capability of Statistical methods as they apply to process control in a manufacturing environment, control charts, distribution & variance analysis, repeatability & reproducibility assessment, sampling plans.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, quality control methods, and tools e.g. SPC, CAPA, Gauge R&R, etc.
- Experience in conducting supplier audits and implementing corrective actions.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to quality management.
- Proficiency in using quality management software and tools.
- Exciting, innovative, fast paced, and growing environment prime for continuous development.
- Competitive base pay and health benefits.