Job Details

Every day, Kelly Services connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We currently have an exciting contract opportunity with one of our leading clients!

Title: Supplier Quality Engineer Electrical
Location: Hampton, VA
Duration: 6 12 months +

Overview

• Will lead activities with suppliers to assure quality is built into every component and items meet company Sensors requirements.
• We are looking to transform and create a best-in-class supply base that will enable zero defect quality culture and significant growth within the business.

Responsibilities

• Work with assigned suppliers to organize and implement actions to assure delivery of products and/or services that meet established requirements and fulfills customer needs and expectations.
• Coach suppliers regarding Operational Excellence, Root Cause Corrective Action, Problem Solving, Lean Six Sigma etc.
• Lead, drive, and support root cause and corrective action investigations with the supply base.
• Review and approve FAIRs, PPAPs, 8D reports, verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Effectively facilitate supplier assessments/audits on time.
• Maintain compliance to established procurement and quality systems.
• Develop and oversee necessary supplier Zero Defect continuous improvement plans.
• Lead initiatives and special projects as assigned to support commodity and supply base improvements.
• Implement plans to drive key metrics, such as cost of poor quality, supplier recovery, defect rate, supplier quality plan engagement/effectiveness, PPAP completion, audit execution and corrective and preventative action closure.
• Analyze data to identify chronic underperforming suppliers and establish a rhythm to monitor PDCA process to ensure improvement.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 + years Supplier Quality experience (handling electronic components, cables, Wafers, PCBs, knowledge of automotive APQP, PPAP Package, VDA Standard, IATF Standard, IPC Standard).
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Automotive, Medical, and/or Aerospace.
• Advanced knowledge/ experience with PCB, PBAs, electronics, wafers or connectors.
• IPC-600, IPC-610, IPC-620 Knowledge certification.
• Root cause analysis/ Problem solving / Lean / Six Sigma acumen.
• Knowledge of quality tools FAIR, PPAP, APQP, 8D etc.
• Knowledge of Automotive, Medical, Aerospace &/or Industrial standards (IATF, AS, ISO, etc.).
• Results oriented, driven individual.
• Ability to successfully interact within a quality, engineering, design and manufacturing communities and the supply chain.

Additional Information

• Monday Friday / 7:30am 4:00pm EST.
• Onsite position; must be willing to travel up to 50%.
• ITAR Required.
• Long-Term with possible extension after 6 months and indefinite possibility for conversion to FT employee (for the right candidate).

Travel Requirements

• Travel is required within the US, Mexico, and Canada.
• Company will reimburse for all travel costs (car, airfares, and train), meals and hospitality.