Job Description

Responsibilities:
•    Coordinate supplier PPAP per project requirements
•    Conduct process audits at suppliers for new projects and validation of corrective actions in case of supplier quality problems.
•    Establish needed inspection standards and methods for supplied product.  Provide training to Laird supplier quality technicians and suppliers where appropriate.
•    Address supplier quality issues/rejects and ensure prompt resolution via added containment, NCMR, and effective CAR process.  Work with sourcing team to charge back valid costs to suppliers.
•    Monitor and evaluate supplier performance.  Drive improvements to ensure supplier quality goals are met.
•    Set performance improvement goals with problem/targeted suppliers and work with them to ensure improvement goals are met.
•    Maintain supplier nonconforming material/MRB process and assure timely resolution and disposition of material.
•    Work with Global Supplier Quality Team to ensure Global Supplier Quality procedures are implemented at the site, and ensure consistent/aligned monitoring and improvement of suppliers is mantained.
•    Conduct Supplier assessments when needed as requested by the Global Supplier Quality Team.

REQUIREMENTS
•    Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
•    3+ years supplier quality experience.
•    Knowledge of incoming material visual and dimensional quality inspection.  Ability to use inspection, measuring and test equipment.
•    Skill in computer Office software (such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
•    Team cooperation - maintain positive, cooperative attitude with operators, technicians, engineers, supervisors and suppliers.
•    Supplier quality management skills:  Assertive facilitation skills and ability to drive results.
•    Strong teamwork and communication skills (Strong verbal and written English skills).
•    Flowcharting ability and procedure analysis.
•    Knowledge of statistical process control, 6 Sigma, Lean manufacturing, Quality methods.
•    Strong organizational skills.
•    Knowledge of the PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, APQP processes
•    Strong auditing skills
•    Knowledge of Social Responsibility and Environmental requirements (RoHS, REACH, EICC, ISO 14000, OHSAS 18000, etc.)
•    Knowledge and experience with ISO 9001 & TS-16949

Competencies