- Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
- Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
- Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Supplier Quality Engineer - Milwaukee, United States - Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Description
Supplier Quality EngineerThe CompanyZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things.We're a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE:
ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America's Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful.
They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience.Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today's leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.
We hope you'll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at you're ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation familyJob DescriptionThe Supplier Quality Engineer will be the technical expert in castings (steel, cast iron, ductile iron, brass, bronze, aluminum, stainless) for the Global Supplier Quality function.
You will work with global suppliers and internal stakeholders to execute the Global Supply Chain strategy.You will lead supplier audits/qualifications, facilitate design transfer meetings, review FAIs/PPAPs, ensure compliance, lead supplier corrective actions (SCAR), and drive supplier development plans where needed.
Key AccountabilitiesPerform supplier audits to qualify new suppliers and evaluate existing suppliers.Set submission requirements for, and evaluate, supplier PPAP submissions.
Train and mentor suppliers on quality tools (control plans, FMEAs, capability analysis, Gage R&R).Lead and facilitate design transfer reviews between Zurn and suppliers.
Work with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve quality issues.Support communication between supply chain team and individual business units.
Manage and improve the SCAR process.
Support advanced product quality planning (APQP) activities.
Monitor supplier performance metrics and lead development plans as needed.
Support QA Technician activities as needed.
Coach team members on quality and problem-solving processes/tools.
Work with local Business Units Engineering, Purchasing & Quality teams on issue resolution.
Manage and support continuous improvement project activities with suppliers as required.
Qualifications/RequirementsBachelor's degree in materials engineering or related technical fieldMinimum of 1 years of related experience.
MS Office (Word / Excel / Outlook/SharePoint).Working knowledge of 8D / 5Why problem solving.
Up to 30% or more Domestic travel and 5% International travel required.
Preferred:
Technical knowledge and experience with castings and foundries (sand, die, gravity, etc.).Engineering knowledge of metal alloys (steel, cast iron, ductile iron, brass, bronze, aluminum, stainless).Plating and Powder Coating knowledge.
Working knowledge of measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM, etc.).Capabilities and Success FactorsDecision Quality
Manages Complexity
Drives Results
Manages Conflict
Plans & Aligns