Stratasys Sr Supplier Quality Engineer 

United States, Illinois 

820047548

What will you be doing:

• Develop and maintain supplier quality requirements to align with Stratasys standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001:2015)
• Review supplier quality performance through KPIs, supplier scorecards, and other metrics. Identify trends and work with suppliers to address performance issues.
• Lead root cause analysis for supplier quality issues, using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively to prevent recurrence.
• Perform regular audits of supplier quality systems and manufacturing processes, both for new and existing suppliers, to assess capabilities and compliance with quality requirements.
• Participate in the qualification process for new suppliers, ensuring alignment with quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Engage suppliers early in the product development process to ensure quality and manufacturability considerations are incorporated into designs.
• Work with suppliers and internal engineering teams to ensure product designs are optimized for manufacturability and quality.
• Review and approve PPAP submissions, including control plans, process flow diagrams, and FMEAs
• Lead or support improvement projects focused on reducing defects, optimizing processes, and enhancing supplier quality using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Monitor and reduce the cost of poor quality associated with supplier defects. Collaborate with suppliers on corrective actions to minimize rework, scrap, and quality-related delays.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential risks within the supplier base. Implement strategies to mitigate high-risk suppliers, including developing alternative sourcing when needed.
• Manage and disposition of non-conforming materials from suppliers
• Review ECOs, deviations, contracts, drawings, routings, purchase orders, and various related production and development plans for quality requirements
• Train, coach, and mentor quality engineers as subject matter experts in key technical areas
• Review incoming supplies and finished goods from vendors to check for defects, ensure quality, and authorize the release

Must have for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Material, Manufacturing, or related field) or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years in supplier quality engineering
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies (e.g., 8D, FMEA, 5 Whys, Fishbone, SPC)
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001:2015)
• Excellent statistical/analytical skills for problem-solving with the ability to teach/coach others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Good engineering practices including documentation, engineering change control, reporting, and cost/benefit analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with APQP and PPAP processes
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP).
• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Lead auditor of quality systems experience (ISO 9001:2015 or similar)
• Project management certification

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