Supplier Quality Engineer (1 year contract)

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough evaluations of potential suppliers to ensure they meet VAT Manufacturing's quality standards.
• Participate in supplier selection processes, providing technical expertise and quality assessments.
• Plan and execute regular audits of supplier facilities to verify compliance with industry standards and company requirements.
• Assess supplier capabilities, capacity, and quality systems.
• Work with suppliers to develop and implement corrective action plans for any identified quality issues.
• Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supplier audits, assessments, and performance metrics.
• Prepare detailed reports on supplier quality issues and improvement activities.
  
  Job Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a similar role in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience with supplier audits, quality system assessments, and process improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
• Proficiency in quality management systems and tools, such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, etc.).