Quality Engineer

**Tech Ord also offers a commuter cost sharing program

Supplier Quality Engineer
Reports to: Quality Manager                        Work Location: Clear Lake, SD
Functional Area: Quality                               Required Travel: Minimal
Exempt Status: Exempt                                 Schedule: 9/80

Salary: $67,000+ year/DOE

Job Summary: The Supplier Quality Engineer is the Point of Contact (POC) for supplier quality issues. This role verifies non-conformance of material at receiving inspection and communicates with the product team and supplier to resolve. The Supplier Quality Engineer coordinates with buyers related to supplier corrective actions (SCAR) and tracks responses. This role assists with daily scheduling of priorities in receiving inspection.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Works with receiving inspection personnel to verify non-conformances at receipt of material.
2. Serves as Point of Contact (POC) between Tech Ord and suppliers for any quality issues.
3. Issues and tracks Supplier Corrective Actions (SCAR).
4. Determines and builds timelines to resolve supplier issues and verifies effectiveness of corrective actions.
5. Conducts supplier visits to perform audits, address ongoing issues including product validation.
6. Performs audits of supplier Quality Management System (QMS) and manufacturing processes.
7. Works with quality engineering staff and suppliers when Automated Inspection Equipment (AIE) and/or Measurement Systems Evaluation (MSE) are required.
8. Works with suppliers to perform first article inspections, both at supplier facilities and at Tech Ord.
9. Supports purchasing personnel with process to qualify new suppliers.
10. Works with quality engineering staff to understand supplier quality requirements flowed from contract to supplier and ensure compliance.
11. Regular attendance is required to minimize disruptions or delays in production workflows.
12. Complies with safety regulations and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
13. Performs all other duties as assigned.