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Reference #: 2849483 Description "Develop and establish processes for analyzing supplier performance."

United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property. As the global leader in our industry, we push boundaries by utilizing innovation to highly engineer and produce the next generation of safety and survivability technologies.

At United Safety we're solving our industry's most important problems with talented individuals who share our passion to change the world. Our culture is fast-paced, energetic and innovative. We work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background, can do their best work. We are fully committed to continuous growth and advancement; we will reinvest profits and resources into our employees, our processes and product innovation.

Job Title:  Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer Department:  Global Procurement and Supply Chain Classification: Exempt

Summary: The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for developing a global world-class supply chain organization by providing quality planning, control, and improvement support for our supplier partners to assure that our product quality exceeds our customers' expectations. By ensuring that all suppliers perform to the highest standards, the SQE will enable United Safety and Survivability Corporation to achieve a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Suppliers continuously improve by utilizing the methods, tools and processes employed by the Supplier Quality Engineering teams.

Responsibilities: As the Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer you will: Manage and communicate quality KPIs in supplier scorecard. Perform initial supplier audits and monitor suggested improvements. Establish cadence of ongoing supplier audits based on scorecard performance and carry out the audits. Build relationships with suppliers and serve as the point-of-contact for quality with Suppliers. Implement AIAG concepts and standards with suppliers to improve performance. Work with Suppliers on PPAP approvals, rejects, returns, and develop a process for timely responses to "Corrective Actions" and credit/rework associated costs using 8D methodologies. Develop and establish process for analyzing Supplier performance. Develop a Supplier Quality Manual and Supplier Standards Guide. Confirm process control, capability and sustainability of the supplier utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies. Initiate process improvement projects with suppliers to increase efficiency, reduce costs and lead time, simplify processes, and improve quality. Support supplier processes and test method validation activities by developing and executing protocols for new or existing processes. Develop and implement methods and procedures for disposition of nonconforming material and ensures that effective root cause analysis is conducted; tracks implementation of corrective/preventive actions. Enable Supplier Change Request (SCR) process for a timely and effective decision. Manage programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of supplier production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment. Be willing to travel domestically and internationally as required. Estimated travel expectation up to 50%. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements You're a great fit for this position if this describes you; Bachelor's degree in Quality, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering. 5-7 years of experience in Quality or Purchasing including: supplier quality management, supplier quality engineering, quality management/engineering, supplier integration, strategic supply management, supplier development, scheduling, forecasting or logistics. Excellent written communications skills, including the use of proper spelling, punctuation, and gr mmar to produce error-free copy, particularly composing letters, reports and documents used for decision making. Outstanding Oral communication skills including tact and diplomacy which would be utilized during customer service, conflict management, development of relationships with internal and external contacts. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and diverse projects including, analytical thinking, planning, prioritizing, problem solving, decision making and carrying out assigned projects with minimal supervision. Experience collaborating with and visiting suppliers globally. Proficient in current computer software: MS Applications Word, Excel, and understanding of ERP systems. Able to handle light lifting of component parts and prototype assemblies. Proficient in current computer software: MS Applications Word, Excel, and understanding of ERP systems. Master's degree of applicable relevance is a plus. Certified Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt and/or Lean Certification is a plus. Safety is at the forefront of your mind and you gladly follow all policies to promote a safe working environment at United Safety. You bring with you a positive attitude and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment. Help United Safety operate effectively by adhering to United Safety's attendance and punctuality standards. Understand that you are part of a growing company, you have no concerns with and able to work extended hours as needed as well as some Saturdays to support that growth.Here at United Safety, we embrace the core values that make us great. P A S S I O N to build the future together. People  Attitude  Service  Safety  Innovation  One Company  Nimble This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this role. It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person in this role, nor is it intended that this description represents all the work that may be required of a person in this position.

United Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer