Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training.  For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision.  Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens.  Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy.  Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities.  SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™.  For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com

Position Summary: The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer will ensure the overall quality of supplied manufactured products. They will investigate and disposition nonconforming product and work to prevent its reoccurrence at the source by way of SCAR's, implementing control plans, and utilizing R&R and biased gaging methods. They will also support production needs in a timely manner by organizing required scrap, sorts, and rework for supplied nonconforming material, as necessary. Working in a team environment, the Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer will collaborate with cross functional teams including Design Engineers, Manufacturing, Internal Quality, Project Management, Production Planning, Incoming Inspection, Purchasing as well as outside manufacturing and OSP suppliers.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and disposition non-compliant material of major complexity utilizing provided and self-verified inspection data, and use quality methods (e.g., statistics, pareto) to assess causes and priorities. Accurately & independently assess issue culpability.
• Accurately determine correct gaging methods to aid incoming inspection and when verifying inspection data. Collect data for Gage R&R and bias. Design and source custom gages for specific applications. Approve design of custom gages created by Supplier Quality Engineers I and II.
• Experienced in MRP, PPAP, and Microsoft programs including Access. Extensive knowledge of the supplier quality management systems and Vendor Evaluation systems. Ability to train less experienced team members on these systems. Extensive knowledge of and the ability to make modifications to the supplier quality manual, PSO form and Vendor Evaluation Tool.
• Highly proficient in print reading, GD&T, and application of external specifications. Fully interpret dimensional tolerances & specifications and comprehensively apply them to components of all levels of complexity. In-depth understanding of ASME Y14.5. Fully & independently identify complex datum structures and accurately interpret all feature control frames.

• In-depth knowledge of the ISO compliance process. Lead portions of ISO compliance, and participates as a critical member of ISO compliance team, and serves as a primary QC representative for both internal and external ISO audits.
• Proficient in ATF Compliance and recognizing when input from the compliance team is needed to resolve/clarify compliance related issues. Serve as QC liaison to ATF Compliance team.
• Independently identify areas of need for SCARs to generate and drive to completion SCARs, and execute to meet business needs.
• May lead and actively volunteer for continuous improvement projects and tasks.
• Participate in 5S workplace organizational activities and maintain work area in accordance with 5S standard. Actively & effectively participate in continuous improvement efforts & events as requested.
• Able to maintain equipment and gaging, requesting maintenance and consulting with maintenance representatives as needed.
• Participate in 5s workplace organizational activities and maintain work area in accordance with 5s standard.
• Must follow all required safety and ISO procedures.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering sciences, and 7-10 years of experience in a Manufacturing or Quality Engineering role. Master’s degree is preferred.
• High level of mechanical technical expertise required. Must be proficient with inspection equipment such as calipers micrometers, dial indicators, microhites, optical comparators and the creation of overlays, the use of blue light scanning software, analysis of CMM probe paths, and hardness tester. Must be able to train level I and level II Supplier Quality Engineers on how to use this inspection equipment and software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications. Must have experience with CAD software.
• Possess experience in evaluating and troubleshooting all steps from receiving inspection of raw material to final inspection of completed parts of the manufacturing processes at suppliers, and assist in implementing permanent corrective actions to the supplier's manufacturing process.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to suppliers and internal customers, both verbally and in written form. Must know their audience to be able to communicate effectively.
• Helps in other parts of the team regularly, works with and relays information to other departments regularly. Expected to train others and leverage expertise to enhance skill level of fellow team members.
• Able to operate independently at a high level to identify and complete in a timely manner required tasking as dictated by business unit needs. Able to organize and prioritize tasks independently.
• Lead complex problem-solving teams to perform root cause analysis of supplier quality failures, particularly related to product and/or processes. Able to make decisions independently on corrective actions for supplier quality problems that arise. Conduct analysis of supplier quality failures, particularly related to prevention of receipt & advancement of non-compliant material.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• The duties of this job normally require exposure to a typical manufacturing area where frequent standing, sitting, stooping/squatting, walking and stair climbing can be expected along with frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts, containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, be able to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception and ability to focus.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.