Canada Supplier Quality Engineer

gh qualification processes. Own supplier results, drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you are responsible and accountable for a wide range of supplier quality related activities such as Supplier Approval and Qualification, manage surveillance and inspections as per ITPL, review and approve End of Manufacturing Reports (EoMRs), trigger and lead problem solving missions, lead/conduct incoming goods inspections, warehouse QA audits, support supply localization efforts ,lead supplier development programs and maintain ASL (Approved Suppliers' List).

It is expected that you establish yourself as a subject matter expert by demonstrating the ability to work with stakeholders and suppliers to improve relevant processes, identify risks, quick reaction to supplier escapes, manage supplier approvals & product qualifications.

Job Description

• Define and deploy supplier quality assurance policies. Manage activities that define, deploy and survey supplier quality requirements including qualifications, action plans, audits, and performance monitoring. Manage the part qualification process.

• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

• Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

• Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

• Recognize Lessons Learned and, proactively, engage with cross segment colleagues about design and process improvement opportunities

• Become a Quality Ambassador and represent GEV at supplier premises

• Support discussions with Customers about supplier related topics

• Ensure alignment between supplier onboarding and customer/project schedules

• Proactively participate in Supplier Strategies with Sourcing

• Prioritize based on business needs without jeopardizing EHS, Compliance and Quality

• Provide informal guidance to new team members

• Leverage technical expertise, facts and data to solve problems.

• Elaborate simple and self-explanatory reports

• Support incoming and goods inspection in designated GEV warehouse

• Support overall supply chain localization

• Maintain the ASL by ensuring suppliers status are valid based on their QA program/QA audit requirements

• Perform warehouse QA audits as per their scope/schedule.

• Ensure compliance to applicable standard: ISO 9001 or CSA N299/286

• Follow qualification plan, coach supplier, oversee qualification activities at supplier.

• Follow ITPLs and manage inspections accordingly (may be waived or outsourced to 3rd parties). Includes documentation and parts inspection.

• Review all documentation coming from manufacturing phase to ensure all customer requirements have been met.

• Timely closure of NCRs. Connect with suppliers and engineering for disposition and CAPAs. Coach suppliers on Problem solving

• Maintain Approved Supplier List (ASL) by ensuring suppliers are properly qualified in accordance with their required QA Program

• Ensure Warehouse audits are performed in accordance with their scope/schedule

• Manage approval, surveillance and development of FS suppliers

• Pre audit suppliers, prepare supplier for customer audits

• Perform relevant QA tasks as assigned by the Country QA Lead

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with 5+ years of Quality Engineering or related experience; or a High School Diploma / GED with 9+ years of relevant experience.

• Certified auditor of QMS (Quality Management System) preferably of CSA N299 series of standards.

• Expertise in CSA N299 -16 series of standards, CSA N286-12 and ISO-9001:2015

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

• Experience or certification in NDT and Welding

• Certified Quality Engineer

• Proficient in OneSteam ERP (SAP), PowerNow NCR, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, RPDM (Engineering database)

Please Note: If being hired to Canada location, you must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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