Supplier Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for working closely with our suppliers to ensure we deliver cost-effective, high-quality products that meet our customers' needs. The SQE will provide support to the Supply Chain organization relating to improvement of suppliers' quality as well as providing a quality interface, expertise and support to suppliers. The candidate shall be highly motivated and effective team player with strong communication and influential skills.
Major Job responsibilities include (while not limited to):
Perform source inspections on a wide range of components at suppliers throughout New England.

Understand key aspects of managing and assuring supplier quality to support and achieve best-in-class supplier quality, delivery, and service while acting as the primary SQE at these suppliers
Maintain key relationships with suppliers' Quality and Operations Management teams, as well as Colt's Engineering, Operations and Procurement teams.
Collect/Compile statistical data and drive continuous improvement initiatives at the supplier to prevent escapes, and in support of reduced cost and lead-time.
Require and coach suppliers to find root cause and implement irreversible corrective / preventive actions on all quality and delivery issues.
Team with Engineering and Procurement to develop supplier metrics to track and improve supplier performance.

Education / Certifications
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Bachelor's degree required; technical degree preferred (e.g. Engineering, Quality) or other Bachelor's degree with demonstrated technical competence.

Experience / Qualifications

5+ Years of experience
Must be highly motivated, have excellent organizational skills and self-starter with a strong desire to succeed and pursue continued growth and developmental opportunities.
Must be able to demonstrate ability and willingness to own supplier quality performance metrics and drive the world class quality culture.
 

Must be willing to travel to suppliers daily and work independently – no overnight travel expected for this activity.

Must have a strong understanding of GD&T
 

Must have the ability to measure component parts utilizing calipers, micrometers, comparators, gage blocks, CMM, and a variety of specialized gages

Must be able to request statistical data from suppliers and then process that data into meaningful information on process capability.
Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, must have demonstrated ability to work effectively with associates at all levels throughout the organization.
Computer skills- Proficiency in Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, Project, Minitab, and GAGEtrak.
Experience and involvement with a Quality Management System is required.
 

Understanding of ISO 9000/2015 and lead/internal auditing certification is a plus.