Supplier Development and Quality Engineer @ Alto-Shaam
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Company Description
Join the Alto-Shaam Team through a virtual tour of our facility. Since 1955, Alto-Shaam has been pioneering industry-leading foodservice equipment that anticipates and responds to industry needs.
Job Description
The Supplier Development and Quality Engineer drives supplier onboarding, auditing, and performance improvement via Score Cards. You will work closely with sourcing and procurement teams to ensure raw material quality aligns with supply chain strategies. Responsibilities include ensuring purchased parts and assemblies meet quality, quantity, and cost requirements, using quality/business tools to lead continuous improvement activities, and implementing advanced problem-solving methodologies that directly impact business performance.
- Rapidly address supplier quality and performance issues using corrective action processes.
- Coordinate vendor control system implementation and verification at suppliers.
- Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) including PPAP review/sign-off.
- Lead on-site supplier assessments and quality system audits.
- Mentor teams in quality tool usage and process improvement methods.
Qualifications
BS Degree in Quality, Engineering, or Business along with a minimum of five years of experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, or Quality Assurance in a manufacturing environment are required. Candidates should have strong problem-solving capabilities, experience with supply chain functions, and excellent communication skills. Certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ (CQE, CQM, Lead Assessor) are highly desirable, and the ability to travel up to 50% is required.
Key skills/competency
Supplier Quality, Continuous Improvement, APQP, PPAP, Six Sigma, Auditing, Problem Solving, Quality Tools, Statistical Process Control, Manufacturing
How to Get Hired at Alto-Shaam
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- Customize Your Resume: Tailor your experience to supplier quality roles.
- Research Alto-Shaam's Culture: Understand their values and continuous improvement focus.
- Highlight Technical Skills: Emphasize APQP, Six Sigma, and corrective actions.
- Prepare for Behavioral Questions: Showcase communication and leadership skills.