Senior Supply Quality Engineer

CIRCOR International, Inc
United States, Florida, Tampa
12501 Telecom Drive (Show on map)
Apr 01, 2025
Senior Supply Quality Engineer ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE BUSINESS: Leslie Controls, Inc LOCATION: Tampa, FL DIRECT REPORTING: Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager *Position Summary* The Senior Supply Quality Engineer will manage and maintain supplier base to assure products and processes internally and externally meet specifications and improve supplier product quality performance resulting from supplier process changes and product resourcing. This position is responsible for reviewing supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documents and for the validation activities at Circor suppliers. Principal Activities: Practical implementation of Supplier/component systems and procedures for meeting ISO standards Review and perform routine and qualification audits at supplier locations in accordance with ISO standards. Ensure that modifications are documented, and compliance is demonstrated through objective evidence Create and verify that systems are in place to ensure appropriate control of incoming product receipt and inspection according to ISO standards Support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to remove variability and reduce cost to improve quality and reduce the cost of incoming components as requested. Develop supplier scorecard covering supplier performance statistics and report results internally and externally to suppliers Responsible for initiating PPAP Initiation Forms and reviewing Supplier Part Submission Warrant documents (pFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R), Dimensional Results (FAIR), Capability Studies, etc.) to ensure compliance to applicable standards ISO 9001 and internal procedures Responsible for reviewing Supplier Change Requests (SCR) and Supplier Proposed Process Changes (SPPC) to ensure continuous compliance to applicable standards, regulation and internal procedures Support manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, and quality control process validation related activities Responsible for reviewing design drawings and processes with suppliers to assure inspect-ability and compliance Work with suppliers to improve product and process quality and assist with correlations studies and inspection plans Review supplier processes and process validations to assure internal and external processes are adequate to meet specification Work with suppliers to assist, where necessary, writing and executing protocols and conducting validations as needed Evaluate and determine reduced or increased inspection plans based on supplier performance and controls Initiate and assist suppliers with Corrective and Preventive Actions and assure actions are adequately closed Train and/or assist supplier quality personnel in inspection techniques and the use of new equipment Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management Job Requirements: CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS *Knowledge Skills & Abilities* Knowledge of manufacturing operations required High ethical standards. Models and supports organization's goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles Strong business/technical writing, presentation, planning, problem solving, organizational, project management and decision-making skills Lean manufacturing practices to improve product/process quality Excellent problem-solving skills aimed at identifying and correcting the root causes of problems Demonstrated working knowledge of problem-solving tools: 5-Whys, failure mode and effects analysis, 8-D, Pareto analysis, fault tree analysis, Bayesian inference and Ishikawa diagrams Demonstrated ability to create and implement statistically valid control plans and audit plans Working knowledge of inspection metrology and proper application of automated measuring equipment Excellent working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing Ability to create and/or review failure analysis reports and perform dimensional tolerance stack up analyses Thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, and other applicable tools A thorough knowledge and understanding of the use and application of statistical quality assurance methods Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Experience with PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA's, and problem-solving techniques. Strong verbal and written communication skills Design, mechanical integrity, process control, project management, assembly, and machining experience preferred Knowledge of a high mix low volume environment is a plus Knowledge of Mil Spec Standards *Education & Experience* BS Engineering with 5+ years of experience in a quality related field or a minimum of 10+ years of progressive quality systems and process quality experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on Supplier Quality Development. NDT Experience of 2+ years Other welcome certifications are AWS, ASNT, NACE, ASME CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities Get job alerts by email. Sign up now! Join Our Talent Network! Job Snapshot Employee Type Full-Time Location Tampa, FL (Onsite) Job Type QA - Quality Control Experience Not Specified Date Posted 04/01/2025 Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply Now