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Fortive Corporation Supplier Quality Engineer in Belfast, United Kingdom
Supplier Quality Engineer
The Supplier Quality Engineer will report directly to the Quality Manager. You will be responsible for
handling supplier non-conformances, measuring and analyzing quality data, driving quality and improvements using problem solving process (PSP) and other tools. You will support the Quality Manager ensuring that the quality of purchased items meets Qualitrol documented standards. Improve supplier quality performance and work with purchasing to approve new supplier
Supplier Quality Engineers responsibilities:
Support Fortive Part Qualification Process (FPQP) activities to ensure all pertinent product quality requirements for purchased materials are well-communicated to suppliers and met in an effective manner.
Monitor weekly / monthly supplier scorecards and complete supplier performance improvement actions as the need arises.
Report supplier performance metrics such as Supplier Parts Per Million defects (SPPM) and Cost of Poor Supplier Quality (CoPSQ).
Resolve supplier non-conformances by actively using Material Review Board (MRB) issuing Material review report and Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCARs) /(3Cs); ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
Driving the Return Material Authorization (RMA) and Return to Vendor (RTV) process.
Supplier Review Meetings with suppliers by driving discussion on key metrics such as SCAR status and SPPM concerns, to drive corrective/preventative measures.
Participate in new supplier qualifications using Fortive processes as part of supplier selection.
Conduct supplier audits as part of supplier selection or for-cause
Investigate and analyze Quality issues and implement solid countermeasures with suppliers.
Create inspection procedures and training for suppliers and receiving inspection.
Travel to suppliers / subcontractors to train and set up new products.
Undertake internal ISO9001:2015 audits.
Ensure that all rectification and rework of materials is carried out and meets the agreed standards.
Experience / Qualifications:
Minimum Degree in Engineering
2+ years of Supplier Quality experience within a manufacturing industry is required.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and related process controls.
Experience supplier and internal auditor
Experience using tools such as Control Plans, FMEA’s, PPAP and communicating advanced quality concepts both internally and externally.
Highly analytical, with a clear, logical understanding of problem-solving including Root Cause, Corrective Action, Counter Measures, Problem Solving Plans (PSP) and Action Plan development and execution.
Strong PC skills including MS office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
Ability to Interpret Electrical and mechanical drawings.
Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment.
Strong communication skills.
Willing to travel domestically and internationally.
Working conditions
Location: Belfast
Reports to the Quality Manager
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
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