Supplier Quality Engineer

Company: S & C Electric Company
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner.Hours

• 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-SiteCompetitive Monthly Pay PeriodBenefit Overview
  • Competitive complete benefits package
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock ownership plan (KSOP)
    • Tuition Reimbursement, Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves
    • Dependent care FSA, Basic Life, Transit benefit
    • Annual bonus for individual and company performance
    • Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
    • Referral Bonus program
    • PPE provided.
    • Career Advancement and Development OpportunitiesJoin Our Team as a Supplier Quality Engineer!Are you passionate about Quality Assurance? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our QA department. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.The Quality Assurance organization provides a variety of services aimed at helping our internal customers, which include S&C leaders and team members, deliver superior quality to our customers. Quality planning, inspection, audit, quality information, quality improvement consulting, and quality communications are examples of the kind of services the organization provides.Reporting to the Assistant Manager - Supplier Quality, this position will primarily be responsible for working with cross-functional team members to identify and address quality issues related to electrical components and control systems. We are looking for a professional with experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or Electrical Engineering and strong problem-solving skills.Key Responsibilities:
      • Work with internal cross-functional teams to review upcoming projects, current part quality, specifications, etc.
      • Work with suppliers to improve quality performance, implement process controls, and reduce the cost of poor quality for suppliers and S&C.
      • Utilize Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools for new product, revisions, and/or supplier changes.
      • Utilize various Continuous Improvement and Lean methodologies to develop key suppliers, product lines, and manage the project schedules of these activities.
      • Verify suppliers are continuously adhering to their Control Plan and standard operating procedures.
      • Problem-solve quality issues with the supplier, Sourcing, Product Engineering, and Production Operations staff to assure that Supplier Corrective Action Plans are developed and executed.
      • Provide input into Supplier Selection processes so that suppliers are awarded based on Total Cost of Ownership models rather than chosen solely for commercial reasons.
      • Perform supplier evaluations as part of cross-functional teams.What you'll Need To Succeed:Required
        • BS in a Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics engineering or technical discipline.
        • Knowledge of mechanical parts and circuit board/PCBA manufacturing.
        • Knowledge of functional & ICT testing, failure analysis capability, and environmental testing.
        • Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams.
        • Demonstrated skill in effective problem-solving and communication across all levels of the organization related to concepts of supplier quality, production, and process controls.
        • Experience with various manufacturing technologies and methods.
        • Knowledge of NMR/NCR, DR, ECO, and SCAR processes. Experience with quality management system tools, APQP, and continuous improvement tools from Lean and Six Sigma Management Systems.
        • Strong collaboration, influencing, negotiation & conflict resolution skills.
        • Proficient in the use of mechanical, electrical, and electronic inspection tools & equipment.Excellent skills in data analysis and data management using Excel, Access, or other PC platform software.Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team!S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at .
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