Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer Job Description Responsibilities: - Manage supplier performance and raise potential issues to supplier quality management - Support supplier risk assessments and updating the Approved Supplier List - Act as lead auditor for supplier quality audits according to the established supplier audit schedule - Communicate with suppliers for change notifications and timely follow-up actions both internally and externally - Support the dispositioning of nonconforming material from suppliers in a timely manner and analyze defect trends to initiate appropriate supplier corrective action - Assist suppliers with conducting FMEA, process capability studies, and DOE - Perform Quality Systems and Process Audits of current and prospective suppliers, including reporting, follow-up, and closure of nonconformance - Recommend opportunities for cost reduction and quality improvements with suppliers - Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate component specifications are created and implemented as needed - Coordinate the approval of new suppliers and communicate status to pending suppliers - Support developing and implementing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability, and accuracy of supplier products and processes - Work with suppliers to continuously improve products and processes through lean manufacturing and six-sigma principles and techniques to assure the quality of goods and services provided - Support the APQP process in design and process reviews - Manage qualification of supplier process change requests inclusive of defining customer requirements as necessary - Assess supplier process capability for new components, processes, assemblies, and/or purchased finished goods Hard Skills + Quality assurance + Conducting complex ongoing analysis of the production process + Experience with GD&T + Experience with automated inspection systems + Proficient in common quality methodologies, including: APQP, MSA, PPAP, SPC Job Type This is a permanent position. Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Franklin Township, New Jersey. Work Environment Works cross-functionally with other teams. Around 350 people on site. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.