Supplier Quality Engineer

GOJO Industries
United States, Ohio, Akron
1 Gojo Plaza (Show on map)
Jan 07, 2025
Information about #31914 Supplier Quality Engineer Work Location: Akron, OH USA Role Type: This role works from our offices in Akron, Ohio, or another northeast Ohio GOJO location, every Tuesday and Wednesday. Some meetings may require visits to other GOJO locations as needed. Expected overnight travel - 30%. We are unable to provide citizenship/sponsorship assistance for this role. *Formulated to Care* For more than 75 years, GOJO, Makers of PURELL has been powered by people who are energized by helping the world experience greater health and well-being. The positive impact of our PURELL hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our global community of highly collaborative and talented team members who love to learn, innovate, care for each other, and deliver our Purpose of Saving Lives and Making Life Better. Role Objective Manages relationships with suppliers with a focus on improvement of product quality. Implement supplier root cause corrective action to ensure quality issues are understood and corrected Perform audits to ensure compliance with GOJO quality standards and external regulatory requirements. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Adherence to global sourcing policies and procedures Provide suppliers timely nonconformance data for rejected product. Ensure appropriate supplier corrective and preventative actions are implemented and shown to be effective in addressing quality deficiencies. Work with Manufacturing and Engineering to address issues identified by suppliers relating to Design, Manufacturability, or Quality Requirements. Drive continual improvement initiatives and maintain positive working relationships with vendors. Create monthly reports. Work with credit and debit memos. Conduct supplier audits to assess their quality management systems and manufacturing processes for adherence to industry standards and GOJO requirements. Analyze supplier performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Provide technical support and act as a liaison to internal teams (e.g., purchasing, sourcing, manufacturing) on supplier quality matters. Continuously improve supplier quality processes to ensure a resiliant supply chain. Support and coordinate new product activities and direction to optimize the transition from new product development to production by promoting early supplier involvement at project development stages Education and Experience A Bachelor's Degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical discipline is required Minimum three (3) years of Manufacturing Engineering or Supplier Quality Engineering experience, preferably in a fast paced consumer products industry Strong understanding of quality control principles and methodologies (e.g., PPAP, APQP, FMEA) Experience using ERP software required; SAP preferred Experience with materials, manufacturing technologies, and manufacturing processes such as injection molding, plastics, chemicals, packaging/labels, electronics, etc. Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills Able to facilitate work with multi-functional groups to get results Proficient with Microsoft Office Supervision/Coordination May lead ad hoc problem-solving teams Travel Requirements Travel between campus locations in Northeast Ohio as needed To Apply: To apply for this position, please complete the online application process. You will have an opportunity to include your resume and a cover letter. GOJO is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Recruiters, Search Agencies or others referring candidates to GOJO Industries, Inc. without written authorization from GOJO Industries, Inc. Human Resources will not be compensated in any way for their online referral even if GOJO Industries, Inc. hires the candidate. GOJO does not seek or respond to unsolicited resumes for positions that are not listed in the Careers section.