Lead troubleshooting efforts and root cause investigations while ensuring effective corrective action implementation
Perform on-site and virtual audits for new domestic and international suppliers
Analyze supplier capabilities and approve suppliers for use in providing specific products or services
Partner with Engineering to support defining program quality requirements for specific components.
Train suppliers on CFS quality requirements and systems
Experience with industrial fabrication (construction, valves, pumps, molten salt)
Review and approve quality deliverables from suppliers
Partner with Buyers, Category Managers, and Supplier Integration Managers to provide formal input on source selection decisions while ensuring quality risks are mitigated
Conduct or support first article inspections
Monitor and observe test procedures
Inspect parts accurately using approved measurement tools and interpret inspection reports. Develop inspection and test procedures
Design and develop required process controls and quality plans
Facilitate the creation and execution of PFMEA processes and applicable elements of APQP
Support ISO 9001 implementation
Support creation of manufacturing instructions to document quality critical characteristics
Perform process capability studies and measurement systems analysis
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of Buyers and Manufacturing, Design, and Operations Engineers to establish high-quality manufacturing lines and system prototypes
Support cost reduction projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates
Be a Change Agent. Identify gaps in processes, articulating gap closure plans, and manage performance improvement against a specified schedule
Partner with Supplier Integration Managers on capability identification and development. Support and monitor production ramp-up and capacity expansion projects.
Support internal and external negotiations at high levels or with persons of influence frequently
Support the development of contractual documents with Legal and Supply Chain
Establish preferred suppliers by category. Create and implement related management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs and KPOs within the supply base.
Adhere to all supply chain policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials, intellectual property, and export compliance
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
7+ years experience in Supplier Development or Quality roles
Experience with chemical production and industrial process equipment fabrication
Experience with advanced technical activities such as supplier assessments & audits, including Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS 9100, IATF 16949)
Knowledge of advanced technical activities such as product manufacturing (e.g., machining), special processes (e.g., Plating, Heat treat, Welding), and chemical manufacturing
Mastery of specialized quality tools such PPAP (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA) capacity analysis and Lean Six Sigma initiatives
Experience in developing and implementing continuous improvement projects
Experience using ERP systems and other procurement tools
Demonstrated ability to teach and educate others that have little background on the subject at hand
Experience with Google Suite
Exceptional communications skills
Strong collaboration and relationship building skills
Time management skills
Works with Integrity
Strong customer service skills
Remarkable problem-solving skills
Works well under pressure
Possesses excellent judgment
Effectively partners with suppliers within a global supply base
Benefits
Competitive compensation with equity
12.5 Company-wide Holidays
Flexible vacation days
10 sick days
Generous parental leave policy
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Professional growth opportunities
Team-building activities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
supplier developmentquality management systemsprocess capability studiesmeasurement systems analysisPFMEALean Six Sigmacontinuous improvementchemical manufacturingindustrial fabricationproduct manufacturing
Soft skills
communication skillscollaborationrelationship buildingtime managementintegritycustomer serviceproblem-solvingjudgmentteachingworking under pressure