Supplier Quality Engineer

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

Quality & Processing Engineering at our facility in Elgin, IL.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Will be assigned multiple global supply chain suppliers to manage quality activity and will have multiple product lines;

• Daily management of all supplier quality related issues that may impact production lines with cross-functional team alignment;

• Evaluation and selection of world class suppliers in safety, quality, delivery and cost

• Work with suppliers to continuously improve performance, implement process controls and develop quality assurance plans 

• Responsible to act as a liaison between cross functional teams

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheet development and analysis;

• Drive projects that improve quality metrics: FPY (first pass yield), PPM.

• Lead corrective actions as required from supplier 8D’s or non-conformance reports 

• Work with suppliers to devise sampling procedures and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data

• Prepare Operations review Supplier and Internal Quality KPI’s, countermeasures and annual action plans for supplier quality PPM, on-time delivery, late supplier 8D responses, etc.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Good understanding and working experience with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments and Six Sigma problem solving methods 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as mechanical and designs prints, safety rules

• Ability to think logical and critically to measure the pros and cons and take the most appropriate decisions in a quickly from the available resources 

• Perform quality audits on suppliers to ensure products meet Motorola Standards

• Must be an active listener with good time management skills in order to work with suppliers and project management teams to define deliverables 

• Must possess great organizational and communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with management 

• Must have complete knowledge of APQP documents like PPAP ( Production Part Approval Process), FMEA, Control Plans and Quality Standards.

• Strong analytical and technical abilities with attention to detail.

• The following certifications are preferred: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), and Six Sigma Black Belt.

Candidates must reside in the Chicagoland area to be considered for this position!

Basic Requirements

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

• 3-5 years experience working as a Supplier Quality Engineer, or a Quality Engineer required.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required.  Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

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