Purpose of the job:
The Supplier Quality Engineer demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.
Implication in ITO (tender) process and fully involved in OTR process (Order to delivery oriented)
Two-in team with sourcing / One face at supplier and internally all along project execution (Quality & Technical)
Manage Supplier Approval / Supplier Selection
Lead Supplier Qualification / Product Qualification
Perform Supplier Continuous Improvement program with strong supplier performance monitoring
As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you'll embark on a journey that involves extensive travel, both internationally and within Canada, fostering close collaboration with our suppliers. This role is paramount in upholding meticulous execution across all supplier activities, ensuring strict adherence to Quality Management System requirements, Purchase Order agreements, and Project Technical Documentation. This commitment to vigilance guarantees the seamless delivery of products right the first time and in full.
Experience and knowledge of processes related to welded structure machining with tight tolerance are must have skills.
Organization Reporting:
Mission
Accountabilities / Responsivities:
Overall
Manage supplier activities to ensure the quality of assigned Commodity components.
Be the technical focal point to coordinate Sourcing, Design & Materials Management functions while interfacing with suppliers.
Drive consistency and adherence to quality procedures and specification requirements
From Order to Delivery oriented fully accountable of quality & technical topics
Manage panel of supplier up to 30 suppliers (could be more for regional commodity)
Provide technical guidance to suppliers to assure product/process compliance with engineering drawings and specifications during technical review.
Supplier Approval – Supplier Selection
Request Eligibility doc to supplier in line with compliance rules
Manage supplier qualifications as required assuring that assigned suppliers have capability and processes to deliver high quality product
Drive Compliance/Maturity audits (EHS, Manufacturing process, Inspection process) to assure that Suppliers have effective process control, rigorous product acceptance standards, and robust quality systems
Supplier Qualification – Product Qualification
Review MPP/ Control plan provided by supplier for each specific project
Perform Risk Analysis (Supplier/Product) & propose mitigation plan (expediting, inspection, supervisor ….)
Supervise Manufacturing according to MPP during the FPQ
Conduct process capability analysis for Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics.
Supplier Continuous Improvement
Drive continuous improvement of supplier's quality, cycle, and delivery performance
Manage supplier non-conformance and Deviation activities; identify and drive process improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective action/preventive action implementation
Work with suppliers to improve process capability (Kaizen events)
Manage low performer (on regular basis) link to NCR, Audit results, Planning, Manufacturing issues ….
Be involved into claim management process
Candidate Requirements
Educational Requirements:
Qualification:
Eligibility:
Optional:
Audit certification
NDT certification
Knowledge / Experience:
Mandatory:
Experience in quality and manufacturing or engineering.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Problem solving skills / Six sigma trained and certified or equivalent quality certification.
Optional:
Office software (Excel, Power Point…)
Quality system - ISO 9000
Knowledge of international standard (such as ASME/ISO/DIN e.g).
