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With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Supplier Quality Engineer will provide quality assurance support to the product development team, resolving bugs, defects, and other potential issues and ensuring that products meet customer specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop/improve/maintain the incoming inspection processes for purchased finished goods and create the infrastructure to support the incoming inspection activities and reporting of findings. Ensure test and procedures are carried out in a timely manner and the results evaluated, statistically analyzed and reported.

• Identify gaps in purchased items specifications and assist in the development of new quality standards when necessary. Work cross-functionally Airtech team members and vendors to improve specifications and incoming quality.

• Issue SCARs to vendors for incoming inspection failures, follow-up to ensure vendors identify root cause and implement permanent and irreversible corrective actions.

• Track and report SCAR status and monthly vendor scorecards.

• Implement statistical tools/techniques to evaluate vendor performance and identify trends that could impact end user satisfaction.

• Lead teams in new supplier qualifications when a need has been identified. E.g. existing supplier replacement, low-cost sourcing, outsourcing opportunities, etc.

• Conduct on-site/remote supplier audits to ensure the quality and performance of delivered materials.

• Early Supplier Involvement. Coordinate with Engineering and Supply Chain Management to engage suppliers in design/process improvements in the concept phase of product development.

• Function as a technical liaison between suppliers, engineering, SCM group, business group, and manufacturing sites, to resolve supplier related issues.

• Develop and implement (APQP) Advanced Product Quality Planning for new and existing purchase parts.

• Review supplier processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement, and value enhancement opportunities.

• Performs other duties as assigned and within scope of work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Deep knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods and tools

• Demonstrated knowledge of testing best practices and defect management processes

• Working experience with ISO 9001 Regulations preferred

• Ability to work and perform in a team environment and effective interpersonal skills

• Track record of successful business and customer orientation

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations

• Must be able to demonstrate aptitude in data-driven problem-solving techniques. Skilled in root cause and failure Analysis diagnosis.

• Must be able to analyze and present fact-based management reporting with recommendations.

EDUCATION and /or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline required.

• 2 to 5 years of related work experience

• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, GD&T, measuring equipment, lean manufacturing preferred.

• Prior experience with ISO a PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of the job, employee is required to move around and be still; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

• Employee will occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office and shop floor working environment.

• Noise level is minimal with intervals of spikes.

• Required to wear safety glasses and utilize safety equipment while present on the shop floor.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

Job Family: Engineering

Business Unit: Airtech