Supplier Quality Engineer

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:Work with the Supply Base Management team to qualify and select new suppliers including travel to domestic and international locations as needed. Prepare audit reports based on findings and distribute reports to senior management as needed.Developmaintain existing supplier quality audit schedules and ensure audits are conducted on time. Prepare supplier site audit reports for visits conducted. Initiate and follow up on corrective actions related to audit findings, nonconforming product, or overall supplier performance to ensure effective resolution and timely closure.Maintain supplier performance reporting including processing of Supplier Scorecards and chassis inspection results.Work with Procurement, Commodity Planners, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Service, and Warranty teams on supplier issues involving quality issues in support of corrective actions and supplier recovery. Participate in supplier review meetings as assigned.Participate in the new product development process to ensure product specifications are met by the supply base. Reviewapprove supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) inspection reports before shipment of parts to the Business Unit.Drive quality system continuous improvement for key supplierscommodities. Assure suppliers are using appropriate root cause analysis in resolving supplier corrective action requests and assist those suppliers who need additional training on root cause analysis.Support continuous quality improvement of internal plants' quality systems.Perform other related duties, assignments or special projects as needed.Position RequirementsBSBA degree or equivalent, preferably in a technical field such as Engineering or Supplier Quality Systems.Six Sigma certification - preferred5 to 7 years' experience in quality assurance quality systems in a manufacturing environmentMust be computer proficient with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Familiarity with MS Access or other database software, Cetova, Smartsheet, Box, Egencia, Concur, Kronos also preferred.ERP systems: working knowledge of JD Edwards required; Syteline, Syspro, and Epicor preferred.Must be effective with virtual meetings.Must be proficient with reading GD&T as well as electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic schematics, and welding drawings. Experience with various commodities and manufacturing processes is necessary.Target skillsdisciplines include digital microphotography, CMM technology, hydraulic cleanliness, paintcoatingplating, metallurgy, metrology.Must have experience of lean manufacturing principles.Must possess excellent problem solving & root cause analysis skills.Must have PPAP knowledge, as well as worked in an ISO environment. Must have formal training and experience in compliance auditing.Must possess strong communication skills with the ability to communicate to personnel at all levels.Experience in emerging market quality systems is preferred.Must be able to travel up to 25% as required.SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSTIONAnticipated Salary Range: $68,731 - $117,825Benefits of EmploymentIn addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.About UsSold and serviced through a network of more than 100 dealer locations worldwide, Elgin Sweeper products are the sweepers of choice for a variety of general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications. With more than 100 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies-mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation's Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at . All other applications must be submitted online. Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2025-02-22