Purpose of Role

We’re on the search for our newest Supplier Quality Engineer! As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will ensure that suppliers meet quality standards and expectations of the Condair Quality Management System (QMS). The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for supplier related audits, evaluations, tooling, testing methods, PPAP design, and administration as it relates to the supplier by supporting current manufacturing and business growth and is proven to be vital to the success of our company! The successful SQE will work in Richmond, VA or remotely, if reasonably near an airport.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
• Establish audit frequency and specification utilizing established statistical and QMS practices
• Update our QMS with incidents, countermeasures, and improvements
• Monitor the entire production cycle and perform regular tests to identify potential malfunctions as early as possible
• Support and participation in inspection of product materials for defects and durability as required
• Support Non-Conforming Report (NCR) identification and countermeasure activities
• Identify the root-cause of technical issues and develop countermeasures
• Prepare various reports as they relate to product quality or test results
• Review current quality documentation and provide revision or improvement suggestions as required
• Set and track quality assurance goals
• Develop Supplier score card for quality
• Support Purchasing in sourcing decisions as required
• Support administration and application of PPAP program
• Perform feasibility studies for facility utilization, expansion, consolidation or termination
• Support Capital activity as it relates to the Quality Department
• Travel up to 50% to 75% to support various vendors across North America