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Supplier Quality Engineer

Saugerties, NY

The Supplier Quality Engineer works closely with purchasing, engineering and our suppliers to develop relationships that improve overall component quality as well as identify, vet and qualify potential new vendors. They will define a strategy and key requirements for supplier on-boarding, maintenance, issue resolution, and continuous improvement. Proactively work with suppliers before and during manufacturing process to ensure successful execution, resulting in on time delivery of high-quality components. When quality issues occur, works with internal departments and supplier to ensure defects are addressed in a timely manner and dispositions are clearly communicated as well as implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize disruptions and ensure continuity of supply.

Main Responsibilities

• Define strategy for supplier quality management within Ceres Technologies that aligns with global policies and industry best practices.
• Enhance current methods of supplier qualification to ensure a robust supply of quality products. This may include development and/or modification of a Supplier Quality Assurance Manual (SQAM), Qualification Audits, First Article, Incoming Inspection / verification criteria.
• Support manufacturing, engineering, sourcing, quality assurance and quality control to efficiently resolve critical supplier quality issues. Support ongoing Quality initiatives, i.e. Conflict Minerals, PFAs, etc.
• Work with suppliers to improve product and process quality based on data analysis and observed risk.
• Review nonconformance reports for correlations to identify high-risk, recurring, or systemic issues. Manage SCAR (supplier corrective action request) process with support for Ceres Quality Assurance Team along with RMA's.
• Conduct root cause analysis studies and helps implement corrective actions.
• Understand supplier processes and process validations to assure internal and external processes are adequate to meet specification and produce quality components. Implement and perform regular supplier audits.
• Own, drive and report the supplier score card process while cutting cost of total quality in our Supply Chain.
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain that may impact product quality or delivery schedules.
• Interface with other internal stakeholders as needed to ensure critical quality requirements are adequately understood and documented internally, allowing vendors to succeed.
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain that may impact product quality or delivery schedules.
• Domestic and international travel will be required (approximately 30-40%).

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree required in an Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline or relevant experience.

Relevant Previous Experience

• At least five years' experience required, preferably in a Quality Control, Quality Assurance or Supplier Quality position related to a manufacturing environment (assembly, machining, welding, casting, controls...).
• PFEMA, 6S, SPC & Gage RnR expertise preferred.

Knowledge Areas/Skills

• Excellent organization skills, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills required
• Analytical and problem-solving skills as well as organizational and planning skills
• Experience with quality standards ISO9001, TS16949
• Interpersonal skills - confident interaction with individuals at all levels of authority
• Flexible to changing priorities and assignments.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

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What you can expect from us:

• Excellent working conditions and benefits
• Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market
• Work in a global diverse and dynamic environment
• You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs
• We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere - and that is not just a claim on the wall, it's a true fact
• You can be creative and promote your own ideas
• Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards. With over 100 years of rich heritage, Edwards is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world. Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go. At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about Edwards visit our website: www.edwardsvacuum.com

A division of Atlas Copco

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