Job Title: Senior 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 occurs in a timely manner and analyze defect trends, in order 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 nonconformances - Recommend opportunities for cost reduction and quality improvements with suppliers - Support Supplier Quality Engineer III to develop and implement improvements to supplier quality policies, processes and procedures - Collaborate cross functionally to ensure accurate component specifications are created and implemented as needed - Coordinate the approval of new suppliers and communication of 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 - Coordinate with customers and suppliers relating to quality performance, trends and corrective actions - 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 - Maintain acceptable quality rating for all critical suppliers on an annual basis - Decrease, through Process and quality systems improvements, customer returns by 10% year over year - Lead and “pass” all external audits from customers and agencies in a timeframe as defined by the QMS system - Complete all Supplier CAR according to established procedures (Containment, root cause, corrective action) as defined by Micro QMS Hard Skills + Quality assurance + Conducting complex ongoing analysis of the production process + Experience with GD&T + Experience with automate inspection systems + Proficient in common quality methodologies, including: APQP, MSA, PPAP, SPC + Quality Management System 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.