Supplier Quality Specialist

Objectives:

Do you want to serve a higher purpose? The people at Industrial Scientific are committed to ending death on the job by the end of the century. We hire smart, motivated people, give them world-class tools in a supportive environment, and we let them do their job. In return, our team is highly engaged, creates quality solutions and delivers outstanding customer service.

The Supplier Quality Specialist provides technical support to the Supplier Quality Engineering function. This position will support part qualifications and approvals to ensure that the quality of purchased items and supporting documentation confirms to outside agency requirements. Assist the Supplier Quality Engineers by providing production expertise to resolve quality issues!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct Fortive Part Qualification Process (FPQP) activities within commodity to ensure all product quality requirements for purchased materials are understood, communicated, and met in an effective and economical manner.
• Conduct initial investigation for reported failures within Manufacturing and manage segregation of non-conforming material.
• Conduct ongoing process and part qualification audits of existing suppliers within commodity.
• Analyze Supplier Quality trends and use Fortive Business System (FBS) tools to drive quality improvements.
• Ability to influence suppliers effectively and drive continuous improvements.
• Create & maintain FPQP documentation records and supplier submission packages.
• Set up incoming inspections on engineering samples/prototypes/non-conformances.
• Support warranty / factory Return Material Authorization (RMA) program
• Support monthly metrics data and reporting.
• Monitor open Supplier Correct Actions to verify conformance with ISC requirements.
• Audit Certificate of Conformance supplier submissions for revision accuracy and compliance
• Support supplier qualification including onsite commercial & technical assessment activities.

Qualifications Required:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings (electrical and mechanical)
• Familiarity with Windchill and Oracle ERP systems
• Experience and knowledge of IPC standards
• Experience and working knowledge of printed circuit board fabrication and assembly processes.
• Ability to analyze problems, determine the root cause, and assist in documenting corrective actions and solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Good communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Proficiency with basic computer software, especially Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint

Qualifications Strongly Preferred:

• Minimum B.S. in Engineering from an accredited college or university or pursuit of B.S. in Engineering related discipline
• Experience using tools such as Control Plans, FMEA’s, PPAP.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and related tools
• Familiarity with intrinsically safe products governed by UL, MSHA, ATEX, and ISO regulations
• Ability to communicate advanced quality concepts both internally and externally
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools
• Willingness to travel as required to solve Supplier Quality issues (domestic & internationally)Physical demands:

Note: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is required frequently to use hands and digits to handle or feel work material. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Lifting/carry up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, and 5 to 10 lbs daily. Must be able to use/wear applicable personal protective equipment which may include but is not limited to safety-toed foot wear (with ankle height support), back support belt, hearing protection, and safety eye-wear with side shields. Frequent assent/decent of stairs/steps, especially at field locations. Maybe exposed to loud noises between 85 – 105 decibels.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. 

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The people at Industrial Scientific are committed to ending death on the job by the year 2050, and we need more help. We hire smart, motivated people, give them world-class tools in a supportive environment, and we let them do their job. Our team is highly engaged, creates quality solutions and delivers outstanding customer service. Our leaders understand the critical elements of breakthrough performance: bringing out the best in people; creating a climate of trust, openness and high performance; fostering candor; and treating people fairly and with dignity.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should ask to speak with a Human Resources representative to request an accommodation.