Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Hamel, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expLoram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive exceptional product quality and ensure regulatory assurance. The role involves developing supplier quality plans, managing supplier audits, and collaborating with various teams to implement quality improvements.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage supplier quality plans through appropriate risk analysis
Support ISO 9000 Quality Process Requirements
Support implementation of initiatives related to supplier processes and improvements
Ensure Corrective and Preventive Action plans are developed and executed at assigned suppliers
Evaluate the need for quality data/reports and provide required quality information beneficial to the specified processes
Perform supplier quality audits as required by the verification plan or by the Quality Manager
Identify non-conforming materials and workmanship, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective short and long-term corrective actions
Participate and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Write and submit reports as required for audits, inspections, rejects, root causes, etc
Develop positive relationships and work closely with Global Sourcing Leaders to manage and implement supplier/engineering changes, New Product Introductions, and transfers
Manage supplier audit program and overall supplier approval/rating program through robust qualification processes
Interface with Suppliers, Engineering, Service, Manufacturing and Sourcing to drive Quality improvements that minimize the costs of quality, specifically Incoming rejects, failures, and factory defects
Work with product support teams, R&D and regulatory on component quality issues and supplier initiatives
Attend Engineering design reviews and project meetings to ensure quality checkpoints are built into the design
Provide technical support to Loram suppliers, and Manufacturing functions, to ensure that delivered quality meets or exceeds key performance indicators, quality standards, governing codes and regulations
Work directly with vendors under the control of the Company’s Quality/Logistics
This involves travel to supplier sites, so this person must be available to travel at short notice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
4+ Years Manufacturing, operations, design, supply chain, quality, or regulatory assurance
Ability to obtain and maintain Railroad Certifications, American Society for Quality (ASQ) - Member and Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and APICS - Certified Production and Inventory Manager (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Or 8+ years' experience combining knowledge of Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Design, Supply Chain, or Regulatory Assurance
Preferred
Advanced Degree in Business/ Engineering
ISO9000, Six Sigma, Lean, and MRP/ERP systems
Effective problem-solving, root-cause analytical skills to lead and influence others to drive change (cross-functionally and globally)
Benefits
Employees receive 30 work days annually to work from home!
Flex Work Eligible! This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy.
Company
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is a railroad maintenance equipment and services provider.
1001-5000 employees
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