Supplier Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineer will manage incoming materials to ensure they conform to Shawmut's required specifications. This role involves conducting routine supplier quality system audits, evaluating and touring prospective supplier facilities, and providing ongoing support to production operations.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include conducting routine supplier quality system audits, evaluating and touring prospective supplier facilities, supporting new program launches, resolving supplier-related quality issues, and facilitating the approval and documentation of boundary samples.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality engineering, excellent communication skills, and experience working in a manufacturing environment. They will be able to effectively interface with customers, suppliers, and all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (four-year degree) or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a supplier and/or customer-facing quality role.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience supporting APQP activities for new product launches within the automotive industry.
• Working knowledge of AIAG standards or comparable quality system requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface with customers, suppliers, and all levels of the organization.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 quality management systems.
• Familiarity with VDA 6.3 auditing standards preferred, but not required.
• Internal Process Auditor experience preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive wage structure reflective of current market trends.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBS) and EyeMed
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan