Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

at  Stefanini Inc

STEFANINI GROUP IS HIRING!

Stefanini is looking for a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer in Philadelphia, PA

SUPPLIER ON BOARDING AND QUALIFICATION:

• Support Supplier selection process, in cooperation with Sourcing and Engineering teams, performing technical assessment, and evaluating supplier capacity and capability (manufacturing, design, EHS).
• Assess suppliers QMS and manufacturing process compliance through holistic process audits,
• Record action plans and management supplier approvals in the supplier database,
• Lead and execute first piece qualification programs with suppliers in cooperation with other functions and subject matter experts including but not limited to: during fabrication audits, special processes audit, design reviews, functional tests (if applicable) and final product release.
• Record actions plan and approve qualification requests in the supplier database.
• Supplier assessment and development:
• Attend pre-award meetings with suppliers and Sourcing/Engineering,
• Contribute to the Supplier Performance Rating process (Score Cards),
• Review and update suppliers’ qualification status based on their performance assessment,
• Initiate and manage supplier development actions and Q improvement plans.

PURCHASE ORDER KICK-OFF MEETINGS, SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN REVIEWS:

• Ensure readiness for kick-off meeting with dedicated checklist,
• Confirm supplier surveillance strategy with Client Engineering,
• Organize the kick-off meetings with suppliers and relevant Client representatives,
• Support Engineering in Execution of Supplier Requirement Reviews and Supplier Design Reviews
• Where applicable, review supplier quality documentation (Inspection and Test Plans, special process and NDT procedures, …).

Execution of surveillance inspections:

• Set up inspection strategy (standard quality inspection plans and additional inspections, as applicable),
• Schedule quality surveillance and witness inspections at suppliers,
• Perform surveillance and witness inspections,
• Ensure product compliance with contract requirements and applicable regulations,
• Timely review, validate and distribute inspection reports.

• Drive a strong EHS culture throughout the supply base,
• Support cost-out opportunities identified by the suppliers,
• Propose improvement projects to increase the effectiveness of the processes,
• Stop working if quality or safety is at risk and define/assess the conditions to release work.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical or systems Engineering, or equivalent technical field from an accredited university or college.
• Previous working experience in quality, operations/supply chain or project management, with proficiency in understanding technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes involved in the production of the assigned equipment (e.g. transformers, electrical panels, e Houses, and others).
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills, allowing effective communication across all organizational levels, departments, and functions.
• Strong safety, compliance, quality, and lean mindset, with proven use of the industrial quality toolkit for risk assessment, root cause analysis, problem solving, and manufacturing process controls.
• Aptitude to create and deliver reports for review by key stakeholders.
• Capacity to organize working time in global team setting and willingness to adjust it based on meetings with stakeholders in different time zones.
• Capacity to read and interpret engineering drawings and standards.
• Decision maker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to suppliers (up to 70%).
• Humble, open, collaborative, and continuously learning.LISTED SALARY RANGES MAY VARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND LOCAL MARKET. ALSO, SOME POSITIONS MAY INCLUDE BONUSES OR OTHER INCENTIVES.Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.ABOUT STEFANINI GROUPThe Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.