Our client, a leader in mission-critical communications products, solutions & services, is actively looking for a Quality Engineer to join their team in Lewisville, TX! This role is fully onsite and may require occasional travel to Mexico if needed (fully paid for by the company) so local candidates are required.
***This is a 6 month initial contract with the opportunity to extend based on performance & business needs***
This Quality Engineer will be responsible for identifying technical problems with suppliers and implementing corrective actions as well as ensuring structural quality & process improvements via the company's fully automated problem resolution process that is already in place.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the liaison for suppliers and manage the supply chain for both Distribution Center as well as Manufacturing sites
- Monitor Supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements
- Increase quality reliability, use engineering skills to regulate product transition requirements
- Take part in local Quality Audits and Regulatory Compliance audits
- Local Maintenance of the Suppliers Quality Ranking System
- Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback and manage process controls, establishing schedules for reviewing supplier and quality performance
- Report and maintain accurate quality records, certifications, and database screens
- Prioritize critical cases addressing customer complaints associated with the products delivered to them
- Support quality improvement processes/projects at internal or external sites
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in technical/science field is required
- Minimum 3+ years' experience in Supplier/Supply Chain quality roles, experience with Distribution Centers and Product Manufacturing processes is welcomed
- In depth understanding of quality standards and quality improvement methods
- Experience working with quality tools such as 5 why, fishbone, and/or histogram
- Experience working with Google Suite, Minitab, and SAP is a plus
- Experience in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus
- Experience in working in cross-cultural environment is a plus
