Supplier Manager, Quality Assurance, Supplier Technical Engineer, Airfoils, Blades, Casting

Supplier Manager, Quality Assurance, Supplier Technical Engineer, Airfoils, Blades, Casting

Wichita Falls, TX - OR - Whitehall, MI

Relocation Offered : YES

Competitive Salary [about $148K+] Bonus, Full Benefits

SUMMARY :

Desired Qualifications : Master's degree with 3-5 years, Bachelor's degree with 4-7 years, 12 years equivalent experience with no degree.

Supplier Quality Engineering experience is a must

Experience with investment casting and / or airfoils and blades

The Supplier Technical Engineer (STE) is responsible for assessing and

improving supplier quality processes

to reduce product defects and ensure compliance with manufacturing specifications and standards . The role involves daily interaction and collaboration with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Engineering, and Production. The SQE will serve as a key quality liaison between the supplier and internal teams, driving continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with quality expectations and operational goals.

Responsibilities :

Ensure quality of received components by reviewing supplier provided data against drawing requirements.

Generating reports on supplier quality , by monitoring their defect rates and areas that can lead to potential flaws; Guiding suppliers to reduce these defect rates.

• Researching the potential vendors, assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures; Conducting supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organizational policies and quality certifications (ISO, NADCAP).

Supporting suppliers in improving their performance through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans.

Skill Descriptors

Effective Communications

Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Level : Working Knowledge

Problem Solving

Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Level : Extensive Experience

Process Improvement

Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintain focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.

Level : Extensive Experience

Quality Orientation

Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques; ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

Level : Working Knowledge

Product Quality Assurance

Knowledge of product quality assurance; ability to use tools, techniques and methodologies assuring the

quality of development for and manufacturing of products.

Level : Extensive Experience

Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies

Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.

Level : Extensive Experience

Supplier Management - MFG

Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.

Level : Extensive Experience

Evaluates issues and terminates supplier relationships as appropriate ; works with legal departments.

Supplier Evaluations and Certification

Knowledge of supplier evaluations and certification; ability to identify the methods, tools and documentation for evaluating, selecting and certifying vendors, suppliers and partners.

Desired Qualifications : Master's degree with 3-5 years, Bachelor's degree with 4-7 years, 12 years equivalent experience with no degree.

Supplier Quality Engineering experience is a must

Experience with investment casting and / or airfoils and blades

Candidate Details : 5+ to 7 years' experience / Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Management Experience Required – No / Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

CONTACT / SEND RESUME :

Bill Marek - CEO

407.541.7816

bmarek@vprecruiters.com

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