Manager, Supplier Quality & IQC
Core
Lead Supplier Quality management and strategy for a manufacturing plant, overseeing incoming quality control, supplier performance, and continuous improvement for critical power systems.
Role type
Manager, Supplier Quality & Incoming Quality Control (IQC)
Builds
Three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and critical power solutions
Domain
Manufacturing / Power Systems / Quality Engineering
Required skills
Supplier Quality Management, Incoming Quality Control (IQC), New Product Introduction (NPI), APQP, PPAP, FAI, Supplier Audits, Risk Management, Corrective Actions, Team Leadership, Supplier Negotiation, Quality Reporting
Preferred skills
Electrical knowledge, IPC standards understanding
Technologies
APQP, PPAP, FAI, EQMS
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the plant Supplier Quality team including incoming material quality control; Support NPI and new/second source projects including APQP, PPAP, FAI; Lead supplier quality audits, assessments, and performance reviews; Manage supplier quality performance, non-conforming materials, and corrective actions; Drive supplier performance improvement and maintain strong supplier relationships; Support customer claim handling and manage supplier-related DMR and cost recovery; Develop Supplier Quality practices and lead improvement projects.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership
