Supplier Quality Engineer

Ultra•Victor, NY

About The Position

The Ultra Maritime Supplier Quality function is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness and fulfilment of Ultra's Quality Policy, which is to comply fully in the conduct of the Company's business with all applicable regulatory and customer required specifications. Additionally, to maintain an effective Quality Management System working in partnership with the Supply Chain, Production and Quality Engineering teams to ensure that products and processes received conform to applicable standards and specifications, and the incidence and costs of quality non-conformances are constantly monitored and improved, while maintaining the highest practicable standards of supplier quality and delivery.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen.
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Quality Assurance or equivalent field.
Two plus years of experience in quality or a quality related field in a manufacturing environment.
Must have excellent communication skills - written and verbal
Must have excellent understanding in root cause analysis and the ability to lead teams in the use of the data.
Must be willing to travel to domestic and international suppliers (>50% first 3 months for training, then <30%)
Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), ERP systems, Minitab and other Quality assurance tools
Must be proficient using GD&T and basic metrology equipment (caliper, micrometer, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with 8D methodology
Experience with electronic components, PCBAs, and/or batteries is preferred
Experience in data analytics tools such as PowerBI is preferred

Responsibilities

Non-Conformance Process Support and Management
Liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing and Procurement for material quality issues
Supplier QMS Audits and Action Verification
Supplier Continuous Improvement Activities (i.e. Process Audit, etc)
Assist incoming inspection team or suppliers with First Article Inspections (FAI) for approval of all new parts / suppliers.
Maintain data as needed for AS9102 accountability
Request for Engineering Approval Inspections (REA)
Coordinate all efforts for supplied non-conforming material, getting inputs from design, manufacturing and supply chain management
Assist with RMA Processing as needed to return material to the supplier for analysis, rework, or replacement
Maintain the AS9100 approved Supplier Quality system and support AS9100 Audits as required
Provide support for any customer and/or DCMA visits related to part quality as needed
Investigate and address customer complaints regarding purchased part quality.
Lead root cause analysis investigations, preferred experience with 8D methodology
Work with Design Engineering and Supply Chain Management to continuously develop and improve the adequacy of existing incoming receiving processes and inspection systems for their commodity area
Evaluate new suppliers and ensure that due diligence is given to identifying and managing the associated risks for their commodity area
Assist the Supplier Quality Manager with the approval process when new suppliers are added, their scope of approvals are updated, or there are changes in the location of manufacture, process, critical equipment, ownership, etc.
With Supply Chain Management oversight, actively approve and disapprove suppliers as required
Develop plans with suppliers to increase quality and reduce internal sampling of their product at Ultra Maritime
Responsible for staying in compliance with EEO, ADA and all other applicable governmental requirements the company is required to be in compliance with
All staff are required to take reasonable care for their own health and safety by adhering to established safety policies and procedures, to not willfully place at risk the health or safety of any individual and to wear personal protective equipment as specified in work instructions
Performs all other duties as required, requested or needed