Supplier Quality Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Ensure high quality standards are upheld with suppliers and external processors.

• Report directly to the Corporate Director of Quality Management.

• Carry out supplier qualification activities to assess supplier capabilities in meeting and sustaining product requirements.

• Develop and implement supplier quality control standards and procedures.

• Create and manage supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Maintain a supplier audit program with risk-based scheduling and follow-up actions.

• Initiate and coordinate corrective actions among suppliers, the company, and customers.

• Implement supplier improvement initiatives based on identified needs and customer requirements.

• Address supply chain disruptions and implement corrections to fulfill customer needs.

• Oversee the product acceptance program, including active participation in the PPAP process.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication techniques, including press work, forming, soft and hard tool stamping, and welding.

• A minimum of 3 years of operational experience in a manufacturing setting.

• At least 2 years of experience in quality control and supplier quality management.

• Proficient in the use of inspection tools and protocols.

• Familiarity with core Quality Management tools.

• Capability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Ability to create bubble drawings.

• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) software is preferred.

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in Quality Management System auditing.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

• Strong technical and computer skills.

• Familiarity with ISO-9001, QS-9000, IATF 16949, or similar standards.

• Excellent analytical abilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-Time employment.

• Remote work arrangement.