Supplier Quality Engineer

ENABLE your future through light.Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7500 employees focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination optical detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical semiconductor industrial consumer products scientific security defense and aerospace sectors.ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.We are presently seeking aSupplier Quality Engineer that be responsbile ensuring externally provided products materials and services consistently meet quality regulatory and business requirementsMain responsibilitiesLead the qualification and approval of new suppliers including supplier assessments risk evaluations validation activities First Article Inspections FAI and implementation of supplier quality requirements.Develop and execute the supplier audit program based on supplier risk quality performance and business needs. Conduct supplier audits manage findings and verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.Maintain supplier quality records quality agreements certifications questionnaires approved supplier status and other supplier quality documentation within the Quality Management System.Manage supplier change requests ensuring appropriate risk assessments cross-functional reviews approvals and implementation controls are completed prior to release.Establish and maintain supplier quality requirements specifications and performance expectations in collaboration with Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain and Operations.Assess supplier risk and maintain supplier segmentation monitoring plans and qualification status to ensure appropriate oversight of critical suppliers.Own the supplier scorecard process including development of performance metrics collection and analysis of quality data identification of performance trends and communication of supplier performance to stakeholders.Lead supplier development activities and improvement plans for underperforming high-risk or strategic suppliers to improve quality delivery process capability and overall performance.Review investigate and manage supplier-related nonconformances ensuring timely containment disposition root cause investigation corrective action and resolution of supplier quality issues.Review and process supplier deviations and concession requests coordinating risk assessments approvals and implementation of appropriate controls.Issue and manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests SCARs verifying root cause investigations corrective actions and effectiveness of implemented solutions.Monitor incoming inspection results supplier defect rates escapes and quality trends to identify risks prevent recurrence and drive continuous improvement.Partner with suppliers Manufacturing Receiving Inspection Engineering Supply Chain and Operations to resolve supplier quality issues impacting production delivery or customer requirements.Analyze supplier quality metrics and performance data to proactively identify risks improvement opportunities and suppliers requiring increased oversight audit activity or development plans.Support internal customer supplier and certification audits and contribute to continuous improvement of supplier quality processes and Quality Management System effectiveness.Other duties as assignedRequirementsBachelors degree in Engineering Quality Manufacturing Supply Chain or a related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.1-3 years of experience in Supplier Quality Quality Engineering Manufacturing Quality or a related technical role.Knowledge of quality systems and quality tools including nonconformance management root cause analysis CAPA risk assessment or similar methodologies.Ability to analyze data identify trends assess risk and make sound quality decisions.Ability to investigate quality issues and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive resolution.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow issues through to completion.Strong written and verbal communication skills.PreferredExperience supporting supplier qualification supplier audits supplier corrective actions SCARs or supplier performance management.Experience in a manufacturing environment.Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management system standards.Experience with First Article Inspection FAI incoming inspection process validation or process risk assessments.Experience using quality tools such as FMEA SPC MSA 5 Why or Ishikawa analysis.Experience with ERP systems SAP Power BI Minitab SQL or similar business and quality analysis tools.Internal Auditor training or quality certifications such as CQE CSQP or ASQ certifications.Benefits start day 1 Medical Dental Vision 401K Holiday Pay PAID MaternityPaternity leave Tuition Reimbursement Long-term and Short-term disability.Pay Range 85000 - 105000 per year depending on experience.Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7500 employees focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination optical detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical semiconductor industrial consumer products scientific security defense and aerospace sectors.ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation.At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.Our facility in Boulder Coloradohas key functions in Research and Development Operations Production and other disciplines. This facility specializesin the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components optical thin film coatings and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers materials processing instrumentation life sciences avionics and defense.This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities advanced assembly technology and an extensive in-house metrology lab.LI-FM1 LI-OnsiteThis position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITARVisa sponsorship is not available for any position at ExcelitasEqual OpportunityAffirmative Action EmployerMinoritiesFemalesDisabilityVeteranGender IdentitySexual OrientationExcelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team Visit httpsjobs.excelitas.com