Supplier Quality Engineer

This role is part of the Edgewood Quality team. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you are responsible for product quality on assigned programs to ensure that customer contract requirements are fulfilled. You will routinely liaise with internal Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations departments.Communication of Supplier issues to site Quality, Production and Purchasing.Review and management of Supplier changes to assess product quality impact.Liaising with Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and other functional technical groups within Smiths.Support Supplier sourcing and selectionAssess Supplier and company product specifications and customer requirements.Facilitate Corrective and Preventive Actions of Supplier Quality related issues.Monitor supplied product performance through gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports in order to identify supplier performance opportunitiesApproximately 60-80% travel, including international travel requiredConduct both QMS system and process audits to assess Suppliers against Smiths Detection requirementsWork with Quality staff to establish quality requirements for the external supply chain.Provide Quality Assurance and technical guidance to Suppliers as required.Drive measurable improvement throughout the supply baseHelp suppliers resolve problems with mechanical, electrical, and materials issuesConduct supplier performance analysis and management utilizing supplier non-conformance data with the expectation of achieving and maintaining GREEN level status