Lead Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Drive quality for assigned suppliers, select suppliers through qualification processes, and own supplier results by driving improvements.
Role type
Lead Supplier Quality Engineer
Builds
Supplier quality performance and compliance within the supply chain
Domain
Manufacturing / Rail equipment / Supply chain management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier qualification, supplier audits, supplier scorecards, purchasing concepts, supplier performance management, action plan development, commercial negotiation, On Time Delivery improvement, quality statistics analysis, project leadership, cross-functional communication
Preferred skills
Technical understanding of engineering drawings, leading small teams, coordinating multiple projects, problem identification, analytical ability, organizational ability
Responsibilities
Drive quality for assigned suppliers and implement quality plans; Select suppliers through qualification processes; Own supplier results and drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards; Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance and drive improvement plans; Negotiate commercial and technical packages for procurement requirements; Work with key suppliers to improve On Time Delivery and Quality statistics; Present to senior leaders on purchasing contribution to overall strategy; Lead medium-sized projects or contribute to larger projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership