Supplier Quality Engineer

Summary

Join Fictiv, a leading technology company transforming the manufacturing industry, as a Supplier Quality Engineer. You will support and improve our US manufacturing partner network, providing on-site and remote support. Leverage your supplier quality engineering background in mechanical hardware production to resolve issues and drive continuous improvements. This hands-on role involves regular travel and collaboration with internal teams and external partners. You will play a critical role in ensuring customer confidence in Fictiv's manufacturing processes. The position is remote with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience working with suppliers, preferably in mechanical parts
• Be a results-oriented, self-directed SQE who uses a process approach when collaborating with manufacturing partners
• Be comfortable holding manufacturing partners accountable when necessary
• Have a record of data-based decision-making, demonstrating the ability to make timely decisions with limited data
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate successfully with manufacturing partners and customers
• Have strong time management and organizational skills for efficient remote work at manufacturing partner sites
• Have good knowledge of quality management system requirements such as ISO 9001 and AS9100
• Ability to travel 51 percent of the time

Responsibilities

• Onboard new manufacturing partners, collaborating with Fictiv’s Strategic Sourcing Team to assess their ability to deliver quality parts on time
• Develop existing manufacturing partners by establishing processes to meet customer-specific requirements
• Establish control plans to build quality in, rather than relying on final inspection
• Use Fictiv’s supplier maturity model and manufacturing partner scorecards to plan improvement activities
• Resolve nonconformances with manufacturing partners by coaching them in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to strengthen the network of manufacturing partners and disseminate best practices
• Improve Fictiv’s quality management system to build customer confidence in our manufacturing partner management processes
• Work with counterparts in China to standardize best practices and leverage lessons learned
• Advocate for the customer, representing their voice at manufacturing partner sites

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plan
• Monthly Virtual Work stipend for things like food, internet, travel, pet care, health and wellness
• Annual Education stipend
• Parental leave programs
• Paid volunteer days
• Onboarding setup, including: standing desk, laptop, monitor, and chair, and a stipend for additional items such as headphones, blue light glasses, or any other ergonomic supplies you may want or need