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JOB SUMMARY

Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for the overall (supplier) quality of the company’s suppliers. This position spans both technical responsibilities and the management of supplier quality with a focus on growing supplier capabilities and managing supplier performance to ensure compliance with Valcor’s requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Determine and improve (current) Quality practices, techniques and processes for the company’s Supplier community.

2. Evaluate, improve and implement Supplier Quality Manual and associated SOPs, Work Instructions and other quality documentation.

3. Collaborate with the Supply Chain management to:

- Maintain and Upgrade Approved Supplier Lists

- Maintain, Report and Manage Supplier Quality Report Cards

- Visit, Communicate and Teach current Valcor Requirements & Practices to the Supplier community

4. Perform Supplier Quality Surveys and Audits.

5. Create, Track and Close Supplier Corrective Actions.

6. Investigate manufacturing hardware and engineering parts discrepancies.

7. Assist with investigative procedures on customer complaints and advise Quality Management on technical matters complaints and/or when directed and work closely with customer representatives to solve problems relative to complaints.

8. Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Control, Quality Assurance and other business entities for process improvement in a professional manner.

9. Assist the Quality Management with other departmental administrative functions, e.g. employee performance appraisals, wage and salary administrative procedures, etc.

10. Responsible for maintaining quality control records and preparing reports incidental to the procedures and functions of the department.

11. Comply with company policies and practices, administer work rules and regulations.

12. Must adhere to all safety regulations and best practices.

13. Meets agreed upon goals and objectives in a timely manner.

14. Arrives to work on time, meetings, appointments, and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. College graduate with degree in engineering, or equivalent actual expereience, with additional training in areas such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Shop inspection practices.

2. Deep understanding of ISO9001, AS9100C. (NQA-1 and ASME a plus)

3. Minimum 2 Years auditing experience (1 Year off-site auditing)

4. 4-8 years’ experience in various engineering phases, production and/or manufacturing engineering, quality control and reliability engineering.

5. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

6. ASQ Certification and/or experience with lean manufacturing techniques and the use of Six Sigma tools is desired.

REQUISITE SKILLS REQUIRED

1. PC computer and MS Office Applications

2. Inspection techniques, processes and equipment knowledge and practical capability.

3. Through contact with professional organizations, educational institutions, and perusal of text books, periodicals and technical papers, keep abreast of new developments on quality control and related procedures.

RELATIONSHIPS

Work closely with Supply Chain, Product and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing and Inspection personnel on procedural problems involving design, methods, tooling, costs and other areas involved in the control of product quality. Provide liaison between company and suppliers. Escort/accompany visitors while in building and to off-site test labs to insure conformity with audit procedures and specifications.

EQUIPIMENT/MACHINERY USED

Various Quality tools and techniques required, plus the use of calibration tools and guages including CMM and like equipment. Computer equipment and MS Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting up to 25lbs regularly and 50lbs occasionally, pushing, pulling, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity, visual acuity, and typing.

All candidates must meet the US persons criteria.

Please note: The salary range is based on our market pay structure. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At Valcor Engineering, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; long term disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program. Our leave programs include Vacation and PTO time off, paid holidays, as well as other types such as bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to these characteristics.