EPC Power Corp.
SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER
EPC Power Corp., Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States, 29680
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SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER
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EPC Power Corp.
Description The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for managing relationships with suppliers with a focus on improvement of product quality. Defining, planning, initiation and control of supplier‑related quality assurance and management activities. Performs audits to ensure compliance with quality standards of their organization and regulatory standards. This position will be onsite in Greenville SC or Poway CA.
Responsibilities
The main responsibility is to manage the supply base to required level of performance
Manage supplier quality nonconformance costs by developing supplier targets and driving process improvement, CAPA Verification, and supplier product & process audits
Participate in supplier selection with procurement and provide input on make/buy decisions by providing supplier capability analysis
Analyze supplier performance data including cost of quality
Create and manage supplier development and/or improvement plans for underperforming suppliers using quality tools, Kaizen events, and relationship management
Provide input to identify preferred suppliers
Qualify supplier processes: process validation
Develop periodic reports on supplier performance (scorecards). Establish and maintain periodic reviews with suppliers on their performance, Supplier Maintenance, and Improvement plan
Collaboratively interact with manufacturing plant quality and engineering teams to collect, analyze, and summarize supplier performance data
Work with suppliers to resolve or improve quality issues and to implement effective corrective action. Ensure on time processing of non‑conforming components
Lead problem solving for corrective actions. Must have excellent problem‑solving abilities using systemic, logical, and sequential approaches and provide technical oversight for issue/problem resolution activities, root cause analysis and preventive/corrective action implementation
Ensure effective change control and proactively communicate with suppliers regarding any changes in design or changes in process that could affect product
Interact with manufacturing plants and engineering teams to optimize documentation related to supplier quality and inspection checks
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Supplier Quality role in the electro‑mechanical and ideally with printed circuit boards with AOI, testing experience
Effective technical writing skills, communication, and interpersonal skills are required
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage various levels of stakeholders and team members in remote locations
Strong problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
Supplier auditing experience
Travel
40% Travel – both domestically and internationally
International travel experience and the capability to operate in foreign cultures required
Required Characteristics
Self‑motivated individual who will take the initiative to complete tasks
Strong critical thinking and communication skills
Strong analytical skills to evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and present complex data in a coherent manner
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks
High‑energy, results‑oriented, self‑motivated, self‑reliant, team player
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER
role at
EPC Power Corp.
Description The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for managing relationships with suppliers with a focus on improvement of product quality. Defining, planning, initiation and control of supplier‑related quality assurance and management activities. Performs audits to ensure compliance with quality standards of their organization and regulatory standards. This position will be onsite in Greenville SC or Poway CA.
Responsibilities
The main responsibility is to manage the supply base to required level of performance
Manage supplier quality nonconformance costs by developing supplier targets and driving process improvement, CAPA Verification, and supplier product & process audits
Participate in supplier selection with procurement and provide input on make/buy decisions by providing supplier capability analysis
Analyze supplier performance data including cost of quality
Create and manage supplier development and/or improvement plans for underperforming suppliers using quality tools, Kaizen events, and relationship management
Provide input to identify preferred suppliers
Qualify supplier processes: process validation
Develop periodic reports on supplier performance (scorecards). Establish and maintain periodic reviews with suppliers on their performance, Supplier Maintenance, and Improvement plan
Collaboratively interact with manufacturing plant quality and engineering teams to collect, analyze, and summarize supplier performance data
Work with suppliers to resolve or improve quality issues and to implement effective corrective action. Ensure on time processing of non‑conforming components
Lead problem solving for corrective actions. Must have excellent problem‑solving abilities using systemic, logical, and sequential approaches and provide technical oversight for issue/problem resolution activities, root cause analysis and preventive/corrective action implementation
Ensure effective change control and proactively communicate with suppliers regarding any changes in design or changes in process that could affect product
Interact with manufacturing plants and engineering teams to optimize documentation related to supplier quality and inspection checks
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Supplier Quality role in the electro‑mechanical and ideally with printed circuit boards with AOI, testing experience
Effective technical writing skills, communication, and interpersonal skills are required
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage various levels of stakeholders and team members in remote locations
Strong problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
Supplier auditing experience
Travel
40% Travel – both domestically and internationally
International travel experience and the capability to operate in foreign cultures required
Required Characteristics
Self‑motivated individual who will take the initiative to complete tasks
Strong critical thinking and communication skills
Strong analytical skills to evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and present complex data in a coherent manner
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks
High‑energy, results‑oriented, self‑motivated, self‑reliant, team player
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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