Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Company Description

Division Description

ITW Construction is a ~$2.0B segment that provides a variety of fastening systems and truss products for the commercial, residential, and remodeling/renovation segments. The segment includes products manufactured at locations around the globe serving markets in North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Key brands include: Paslode, Buildex, SPIT, Ramset, Red Head, Alpine, and ITW Brands.

The Global Tool Unit (GTU) is a part of ITW’s Construction Segment. The GTU innovates, develops, and manufactures best-in-class Power Fastening Systems for the global construction market. Our highly differentiated tools are specified to be used in a variety of applications including wood framing, wood trim, and steel to concrete installations.

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

Job Description

Summary:

The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible to proactively drive supplier quality assurance/control through initial supplier survey/qualification and follow-up confirmations. This position works closely with GTU teams and all other applicable groups to confirm part requirements, analyze supplier quality data (i.e., Cpk, capability studies), investigate non-conformances, and ensure adherence to supplier quality expectations. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Partner within the business to solve difficult challenges associated with creating and maintaining quality management systems and processes.
• Partner with Engineering, Sourcing and all other applicable groups in product development process
• Establish supplier quality requirements, verify quality plans and confirm corrective actions were properly implemented.
• Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization and continuous improvements.
• Develop and implement control plans and specifications; validate supplier quality controls.
• Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in efforts to increase the supplier capability.
• Travel to supplier location to resolve quality problems.
• Collaborate with other teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support Purchasing with new / existing supplier assessments.
• Establish/maintain effective systems of internal communications to all quality stakeholders.
• Report to management on quality issues, trends and preventive actions 

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. 
• 5+ years of related experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role 
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Supplier Quality highly desirable. 
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Proficient with spreadsheet, database and statistical software (Minitab or Jmp). 
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills. 
• Able to travel globally as required, up to 30%. 

Additional Information

ITW is a Fortune 500 diversified manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. The company has operations in 58 countries that employ approximately 50,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of nearly 12,000 active patents.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

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