Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated Supplier Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team in Texarkana, TX.

In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring that our suppliers consistently deliver high-quality products and services. You’ll evaluate both current and prospective suppliers to confirm their ability to meet stringent quality standards, including compliance with technical specifications, engineering drawings, and contractual flow-down requirements.
Partnering closely with our Purchasing team, you will monitor supplier performance, drive effective root cause analysis and corrective actions, and ensure the timely submission of required documentation. Your work will be essential in maintaining the integrity of our supply chain and supporting operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier quality audits to assess new and potential Supplier process capabilities, Quality System compliance and risk. Evaluate application of SPC or other statistical techniques for products manufactured for LS/KS.
• Implement and manage a supplier corrective action program that will assure timely response times and effective Root Cause Corrective Actions to open issues and concerns.
• Utilize a Supplier development program to assure that Day & Zimmermann receives quality products on time, every time, cost effectively. Coordinate with Suppliers to ensure they understand product/service requirements, inspection techniques and documentation expectations.
• Where applicable, collaborate with suppliers on timely submittal of product qualification plans (FAAT) and CDRL items.
• Provide guidance to Receiving Inspection on inspection techniques and supplier documentation review. Work with the Purchasing department to assure a streamlined method to prevent defective products and incomplete/incorrect documentation.
• Support/create a supplier quality rating system that will effectively monitor and measure supplier performance.

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of Supply Chain Management and risk management. Capable of reviewing supplier agreements or contracts and effectively communicating expectations to the supplier.

• Capable of identifying and evaluating risks in supplier systems, processes, and documentation, and initiating prevention techniques. Able to recognize risks related to on-time delivery and quality, and coordinate with Purchasing and the Supplier on risk mitigation strategies.

• Experienced in analyzing supplier quality tools and in developing verification/validation plans, including assessing the effectiveness of mitigation activities. Provides guidance to suppliers on the use of SPC and other statistical tools to maintain process control.

• Able to interpret technical specifications and drawings, assess supplier capabilities, collaborate with suppliers both verbally and in writing, develop process and product qualification plans, and participate in validation requirement discussions.

• Competent in assessing nonconforming products, processes, or services; evaluating root cause analyses; and working collaboratively with suppliers to implement corrective and preventive actions that drive continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required. Preferred degrees include STEM curriculum preferably Industrial Technology, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years minimum experience.
• ASQ: CQE Preferred or Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) preferred.
• ISO 9001 - Auditor Level, Experience with munitions in a manufacturing environment working with metal fabrication

Essential Functions

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $80,640 - $ 120,960. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• • Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
  • Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
  • Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
  • Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
  • Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
  • Walking
  • Repetitive motion of any part of the body
  • Kneeling, crouching or crawling
  • Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
  • Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
  • Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
  • Feeling (e.g. perceiving an objects size, shape, texture, etc.)
  • Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
  • Hearing
  • Talking
  • Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time
  • Ability to read complex documents in the English language
  • Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
  • Ability to write complex documents in the English language
  • Capacity to express thoughts orally
  • Expertise in: EXCEL, WORD, CADD (Revit/Bentley)
  • Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
  • Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Companys office or worksite
  • Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)