Supplier Quality Management Sr Engineer (NPDI)

Vertiv is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer (Sheet metal & enclosures / Power Switching / Electronics Manufacturing Services / Transformers / Heat Exchangers, Fans & Coils / Power switching / Compressors / Cables & Wiring / Metal Plumbing and Pipping) to develop, evaluate, and improve the Vertiv product supplier base through quality system and product process audits. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible to maintain working relationships with suppliers to ensure the highest quality possible of purchased components / materials with a focus on continuous improvement. The Supplier Quality Engineer establishes quality targets and goals to include quality cost reduction, warranty reduction and overall supplier rating. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and resolve supplier process control performance issues by developing robust quality control plans and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive permanent resolution of supplier issues reported by Vertiv plants and by Customers.
• Initiate and lead supplier performance improvement by partnering with supplier to identify, understand and abate issues for New Product Introduction, First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) as well as Mass Production. 
• Lead and own PPAP requirements associated with a change.
• Lead problem definition and reactive problem solving through containment, identification of root cause and corrective action with Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR).
• Develop 8D and supplier reports on reported issues. Communicate internally and externally on outcomes of investigations. Work with internal teams, including Engineering, Service, Manufacturing / Operations, Sales, Offering Management, and Plants Quality to resolve quality issues impacting Vertiv plant and customers.
• Ability to simplify complex information and concisely prepare both verbal and written executive summaries to Leadership Team.
• Perform supplier on-site audits to monitor supplier Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and effectiveness.
• Identify areas for cost reduction across assigned supplier base including internal supplier process, quality improvements.
• Visit Suppliers to proactively see installations and document improvement needs. Visit suppliers to understand the nature of the issue and get definite corrective action initiated in the organization.
• Evaluate potential new suppliers by conducting on-site audits and scoring of Quality Management System
• Monthly reporting and status updates to management on Supplier performance and various quality initiatives to business management.
• Supports the execution and maintenance of an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications: 

• 1-3 years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineer role or related field.
• Experienced with problem solving tools and techniques (i.e. 8-D, 5 Whys, 7 Ways, DOE, eCAR, Fishbone, Pareto, Six Sigma, First Piece, PPAP).
• Can manage multiple tasks by based on priority, difficulty and severity.
• Background in applying statistical tools for process and product development and control (i.e. Gage R&R, Process Capability, Control Plans, SPC, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA).

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineer role or related field.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication/machining, electrical components, wiring

 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 1-3 years of experience

 

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Frequent Standing
• Working in a manufacturing environment around machinery and equipment
• Protective Equipment Required (safety shoes, eyewear, earplugs, gloves, etc. where required)

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 80 %