McWane Plant & Industrial

McWane Plant & Industrial

Amerex - Supplier Quality Engineer

Trussville, AL, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$20kDetected 44 days ago
Data AnalysisData VisualizationExcelSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementERPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • This job operates in a professional office and manufacturing environment.
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain a structured supplier audit program using defined criteria and standardized reporting; establish and execute a regular audit schedule (targeting top 25 vendors on a 2-3 year cycle).
  • Develop and maintain supplier questionnaires and qualification evaluation forms; maintain complete history of completed evaluations.
  • Design, maintain, and distribute monthly vendor scorecards with comprehensive quantitative metrics (OTD, PPM, reject rate, SCAR history, lead times, communication, pricing) covering the top 25 vendors.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Inspection Procedures (IPs) in current format; ensure IPs are incorporated into the ECN process with appropriate QA approval.
  • Implement and manage control plans and Statistical Process Control (SPC) metrics to evaluate and improve incoming inspection results.
  • Initiate, own, and drive to closure supplier-related NCRs, including containment actions and root-cause investigations.
  • Issue and manage Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs) with well-defined initiation criteria and enforce timely supplier response and closure.
  • Develop and manage new supplier qualification questionnaires and evaluation processes; maintain records of all completed qualifications.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by validating supplier processes, tooling, and capability prior to production release.
  • Monitor and manage improvement plans for high-risk or chronically underperforming suppliers.

Requirements

  • The employee must be able to work under stress occasioned by production requirements, personnel, and the needs of other departments, utilizing proper body mechanics.
  • Some domestic and international travel may be required depending on supply base.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • This employee is occasionally required to sit
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
  • Ability to work long hours in emergency situations and occasional overtime is required.
  • Communicate defects and quality findings to suppliers with required documentation and ensure issues do not recur.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical field. (Required)
  • 3-7 years of experience in supplier quality, supply chain quality, or a related manufacturing quality role
  • 5+ years preferred. (Required)
  • Demonstrated experience conducting structured supplier audits against documented criteria (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or equivalent). (Required)
  • Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, quality department, or laboratory environment. (Required)
  • Proven ability to independently manage supplier relationships, drive corrective actions to closure, and communicate effectively across functions. (Required)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word). (Required)
  • Experience with Microsoft D365 or comparable ERP system. (Preferred)

Compensation

  • $10k-$20k

Benefits

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Company info

  • Teamwork, Excellence, Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability, and Trust.
  • These principles are the foundation of McWane, Inc. and serve as a compass, offering personal guidance to navigate daily work situations.

Equal opportunity

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices.

Visa & Work Authorization

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