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ATS Company: Industrial Automation

Requisition ID: 15807

Location:

Lewis Center, OH, US, 43035-9445

Date: Oct 15, 2025

Supplier Quality Specialist

Major Duties

Position Title: Supplier Quality Specialist

Department: Quality

Reports To: Director, Quality

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Provide technical expertise and leadership to sourcing and development of suppliers with respect to technology, performance, quality, cost, logistics and delivery.

• Collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams on process and quality improvements.

• Stay up to date with technological advancements in the field and identify how to leverage them to improve cost, quality or assurance of supply.

• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.

• Direct engagement with suppliers to accomplish improvements in supplier quality and shipping performance.

• Audit the supplier to applicable codes and standards (ISO 9001, NQA-1).

Specific Responsibilities

• Strictly follow ISO/NQA-1 Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures.

• Benchmarking new potential suppliers (pre-audit)

• Supplier scorecard delivery and follow up

• On-going Supplier engagement ensuring both ATS and Suppliers are informed and in compliance with change management.

• Support Product Sourcing Strategy and provide technical leadership in new supplier selection.

• Support new business ramp with Suppliers (drawing reviews, Inspection plans, etc.)

• Assist the Quality Department with SCAR resolution, more complex NCR’s, external Supplier training, and Audits as assigned by the Quality Manager.

• Support new business ramp with Suppliers (drawing reviews, Inspection plans, etc.)

• Assist the Quality Department with SCAR resolution, more complex NCR’s, external Supplier training, and Audits as assigned by the Quality Manager.

• Travel may be required to local and international destinations.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• A post-secondary engineering, quality or equivalent degree, with experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, toolmaking, machining, welding, quality or equivalent experience is preferred

• Ability to meet the qualifications of NIAC Lead Auditor

• Nuclear Auditor training and qualification is an asset

Experience/Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience in nuclear environment or other highly regulated industry preferred

• Minimum 5 years experience in a calibration environment preferred

• Minimum 5 years experience working in an environment with applications in: manufacturing, mechanical equipment & components, heat treating, plating, welding & painting applications preferred.

• Working experience with ISO 9001 and NQA-1

• Experience with the Nuclear requirements relating to Quality and Inspection plans

• Advanced understanding of GD&T

• Ability to read mechanical detail and assembly drawings

• Ability to read a variety of types of measuring equipment

• Ability to operate and program a CMM

• Strong communication and documentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects from various diverse organizations

Health and Safety

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures

• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods

• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts

• Report defect in any equipment or protective device

• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks

• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training

• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor

• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because:

+ We VALUE our People: The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people.

+ We’ve got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs.

+ We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards:Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.

+ We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.