Associate Procurement Quality Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist in the qualification, development, and performance management of supplier partners who provide essential equipment and services.

• Work in conjunction with Procurement, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, contractors, and supplier partners.

• Ensure that equipment and materials fulfill quality, reliability, and delivery standards.

• Comply with the procedures outlined in the Owner Furnished Equipment Partner Quality Manual.

• Assess the work of OFE partners from their manufacturing facilities through pre-energization and equipment startup.

• Lead gap assessments and assist OFE partners in addressing and resolving outstanding actions.

• Support assessments of OFE partner field service processes and procedures at both factory and field levels.

• Provide cross-functional assistance for factory evaluations and Supplier Corrective Action Reviews related to design/materials.

• Follow up on SCARs, driving effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Facilitate communication between aligned stakeholders and responsible OFE partners when quality concerns arise.

• Utilize the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology to address supplier performance gaps.

• Monitor supplier performance metrics, such as quality, delivery, responsiveness, and warranty performance.

• Verify the implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive measures.

• Propel continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with supplier partners.

• Promote the sharing of lessons learned and best practices among suppliers.

• Assist with Factory Witness Tests alongside cross-functional teams.

• Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks that could impact project timelines and operational reliability.

• Aid in the development of supplier quality standards and protocols.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not mandatory.

• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality role.

• Familiarity with standard quality processes and procedures.

• A working understanding of Quality Management Systems, such as ISO 9001.

• Experience with root cause analysis methods, including 8D, DMAIC, and Fishbone.

• Supplier quality experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Preferred applied knowledge of Core Quality Tools such as APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Process Control Planning, and MSA.

• ISO 9001 auditor training or equivalent quality system experience is preferred.

• ASQ certifications such as CQE, CMQ/OE, and/or CQA are preferred.

• Experience in statistical analysis, including SPC and Minitab, is preferred.

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools such as Value-Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, and Gemba is preferred.

• Experience with SharePoint or other data repositories is preferred.

• Familiarity with MS Access or similar database systems is preferred.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

• Capacity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time, which equates to about two trips per month.

• Capability to work independently in both remote and office settings.

• Flexibility to travel domestically as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for eligible participants.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health and dependent care.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Paid time off and holiday compensation.

• Short-term disability, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.

• Optional voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Wellhub gym membership and various wellness initiatives.

• Opportunities for bonuses.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Employee and customer events.

• Immediate vesting of the 401(k) match.