Job Title: Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089

Duration: 5 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Shift Timings: 1st Shift

Pay Rate: $55-55/hr.

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below client is with one of our client which is a leading global medical technology company. It offers a wide range of diagnostic imaging and laboratory diagnostics, as well as advanced therapies and digital health services. Its solutions span from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, empowering healthcare providers worldwide.

Position Overview:

• The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring a robust and effective supply chain aligned around zero defects concepts.
• Integral to this is improving supplier quality, on-time delivery, and cost performance through development activities.

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be able to do the following:
• Function as Lead Auditor to perform on-site, quality system audits at suppliers and gap analysis in order to assess Client BT requirements to VDA6.3 and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Perform on-site and internal supplier development and focus supplier improvement activities via Pareto of defects, 8D, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate problem solving and root cause analysis activities both internal to Client SI B PRO and external to Client B’s supply base and Customers when required to eliminate recurrence of non-conformance.
• Assume leading role in the development and application of Advanced Quality tools such as: Key Characteristics, Variability Reduction, Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Improve key metrics supply chain KPI’s, including Supplier PPM, Claim rate, NCC reduction, 8D effectiveness and scrap.
• Conduct manufacturing assessments at suppliers to drive process standardization, waste elimination and continuous improvement.
• Develop long-term supplier relationships and generate and Implement cost reduction ideas.
• Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply.
• Create and review ISO procedures pertaining SQ activities and Inspection plans for purchase material to perform incoming inspection by the quality control technicians.
• Lead initiatives utilizing quality system methodologies and techniques to enhance supplier performance improvement. Initiatives may include: Root Cause and Corrective Action methodology, 5 Why’s, Pareto Analysis, 8-D, FEMA, PPAP, APQP, etc.
• Measuring and monitoring supplier performance PPM levels, Supplier Audit Schedule, new product introduction.
• Completes implementation and maintenance of Engineering Design Change Notice System for product improvements, repairs and new product development.
• Manages the effective interaction between engineering, manufacturing, field operations and marketing to ensure all changes are documented for audit purpose (may include FDA, ISO, IEEE).
• Completes development of systems for and maintains engineering drawings and reproductions, project reports, specifications, product proposals and related documentation.
• Performs Document Control processes to ensure all Procedures are properly documented, updated as needed and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• BS/BA in related discipline, or advanced degree, where required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification may be required in some areas.
• Typically 5 – 8 years of experience as Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
• Technical knowledge and hand-on experience using various measurements equipment (CMM, OGP, Comparator etc) preferable.
• Experience performing gauge R&R studies, control plan and SPC methods in product assembly manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of EMS (Electronic manufacturing Supplier) product and manufacturing processes, methodologies, and inspection techniques.
• Detailed knowledge of the latest PPAP and APQP
• Knowledge of machining, assembly & gauging, SPC and Cpk.
• Knowledge of PPAP (Production part Approval Process) and Critical Characteristic requirements.
• Must exhibit a high level of motivation, sense of urgency, and energetic approach to job duties and requirements.
• Strong ethics, values and the ability to influence others’ decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results-driven.
• Knowledge of product and manufacturing process.
• Process-oriented and ability to lead and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%).
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Six Sigma Green or Black belt preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with AIAG core tools (SPC, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, etc.).
• Working knowledge in functional measuring equipment usage.
• Experience with engineering drawings & tolerance, standards & specifications
• Familiarity and comfort with continuous improvement tools & methods

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.