Drive quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation, & selecting suppliers through qualification processes
Own supplier results, drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards
Own supplier audits, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Lead supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting key suppliers towards industrial standards of excellence
Track metrics & works quality improvement plans to address problem areas
Review and approve quality plans, investigate quality escapes to provide root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective actions are taken
Mentor suppliers in the application of quality tools & requirements
Ensure compliance, and drive improvement plans where needed
Review documentation and witness supplier practices to determine if sound
Ensuring manufacturing and inspection principles are in place
Travel required up to 30-40%
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Shop Operations, Materials or Sourcing)
A minimum of 3 years' experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Shop Operations, Materials or Sourcing
Working knowledge of investment casting product or process engineering
Experience with part drawings and Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Basic understanding of Quality Management System (policies, procedures, and support tools / systems)
Solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Lean Six Sigma trained
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to influence others and lead small teams
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively