Summary of Position Mission
The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for the quality oversight of Century Arms supply base for manufactured firearm parts. This oversight of suppliers includes conducting on-site quality system audits, first article inspections and source inspections along with various other tasks at Century Arms related to the incoming inspections, first articles, screenings and defect communications.
Responsibilities
- Conducts supplier on-site quality system audits.
- Conducts Source inspections to product specifications both domestically and internationally.
- Conducts onsite First Article inspections.
- Creates and executes Incoming Inspection plans for firearms and parts.
- Screens defective material for identified non-conformances.
- Identifies problems and conducts Root Cause analysis on supplied parts in order to eliminate supplier defects.
- Maintains record of non-conforming materials.
- Creates, issues and accepts supplier corrective action requests.
- Reviews, approves and communicates First Article inspection results to internal customers and suppliers.
- Arranges disposition Non-conforming material.
- Trains new Quality Control inspectors.
- Routinely delegates priority assignments and inspection activities to others within the Quality Assurance Team based on business demands.
- Stays on task with assigned duties at all times.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Support and adhere to all ISO standards applicable to the Company.
- Adheres to all employment policies/safety policies/practices required by law/established by Company.
- Wears all necessary Personal Protective Equipment directed by the Company at all times.
- Demonstrates complete understanding of firearms safety.
- Maintains and keeps workstation and department area clean.
- Immediately reports and resolves any maintenance and/or safety issues in conjunction with Management.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude toward co-workers, other department and the Company.
- Maintains respect, courtesy and professionalism toward all co-workers and the Company.
- Communicates clearly and effectively with co-workers and management.
- Actively participate and support the 5S process within the work area on a daily basis.
- Other duties will be assigned as required.
Qualifications & Knowledge Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
- Must be a HS or GED graduate.
- General mechanical ability is required.
- Possess sound problem-solving skills.
- Interact effectively with peers, staff and all levels of Management.
- Ability to use Excel, Word and Outlook
- Strong understanding of Trigonometry and Mathematics
- Experience with Industry Sampling Plans
- Demonstrated ability to used Standard measurement tools, height stands and optical comparators