supplier quality engineer

Job ID: REF41K

Job Category: Corporate

Location: Hamel, MN, US

Job Title: Engineer, Supplier Quality

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Quality Assurance

Reports to: Manager, Operational Quality

Flex Work Eligible This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 work days annually to work home The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The role of Supplier Quality Engineer is to drive exceptional product quality for customer value beyond expectation while ensuring regulatory assurance and optimized cost quality. Through effective and accurate supplier quality processes this position ensures product quality, cost effectiveness, and safe and efficient equipment operation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Strategic and Functional

• Develop and manage supplier quality plans through appropriate risk analysis.
• Support ISO 9000 Quality Process Requirements.
• Support implementation of initiatives related to supplier processes and improvements.
• Ensure Corrective and Preventive Action plans are developed and executed at assigned suppliers.
• Evaluate the need for quality data/reports and provide required quality information beneficial to the specified processes.
• Perform supplier quality audits as required by the verification plan or by the Quality Manager.
• Identify non-conforming materials and workmanship, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective short and long-term corrective actions.
• Participate and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Write and submit reports as required for audits, inspections, rejects, root causes, etc.

Customer Management

• Develop positive relationships and work closely with Global Sourcing Leaders to manage and implement supplier/engineering changes, New Product Introductions, and transfers.
• Manage supplier audit program and overall supplier approval/rating program through robust qualification processes.
• Interface with Suppliers, Engineering, Service, Manufacturing and Sourcing to drive Quality improvements that minimize the costs of quality, specifically Incoming rejects, failures, and factory defects.
• Work with product support teams, R&D and regulatory on component quality issues and supplier initiatives.
• Attend Engineering design reviews and project meetings to ensure quality checkpoints are built into the design.
• Provide technical support to Loram suppliers, and Manufacturing functions, to ensure that delivered quality meets or exceeds key performance indicators, quality standards, governing codes and regulations.
• Work directly with vendors under the control of the Company's Quality/Logistics.
• This involves travel to supplier sites, so this person must be available to travel at short notice.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

Experience: 4+ Years Manufacturing, operations, design, supply chain, quality, or regulatory assurance.

Licenses/Certifications: Ability to obtain and maintain Railroad Certifications, American Society for Quality (ASQ) – Member and Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and APICS – Certified Production and Inventory Manager (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).

• Or 8+ years' experience combining knowledge of Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Design, Supply Chain, or Regulatory Assurance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Advanced Degree in Business/ Engineering.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• ISO9000, Six Sigma, Lean, and MRP/ERP systems.
• Effective problem-solving, root-cause analytical skills to lead and influence others to drive change (cross-functionally and globally).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone and computer.
• May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• 30% or more travel including international.
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil's anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India's Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia's Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada's human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings