Supplier Quality Engineer

WHO WE ARE . . .We are ME Global Inc. We are headquartered in Minneapolis, MN and we operate two Foundry Plants in North America. One Foundry is in Tempe, AZ and the other is in Duluth, MN. We have been in business for over 100 years and have over 1000 team members operating in 5 different continents around the world. We produce metal castings for grinding media, mill liners, crushing liners, and slag pots with optimal designs and alloys specifically developed for the global mining, aggregate, and recycle industries. Our products are used by companies in over 40 countries. ABOUT THE ROLE . . .The Supplier Quality Engineer for mining equipment oversees all quality control activities of the commercial product sales team suppliers. The Quality Engineer is as a critical link between operations, procurement, logistic, and supplier for quality related topics. This is a multi-disciplined position involving quality, technical production knowledge, welding , casting and NDT expertise . Aim of the position is improve quality, develop technical and quality expertise of the suppliers also aim to have highest quality product as per ME Specification. This position will interact with both internal and external customers. It requires strong understanding of the diverse customer, supplier base, as well as their products and processes. An effective communication style and awareness of the organization's business climate is essential. A sense of urgency and strong problem-solving skills are critical.Principal Accountabilities:Work with quality and production teams of suppliers to have the best quality product per ME Spec.Create ITP and all necessary documents for the suppliers for proper inspection production process.Follow logistic price levels and trends, create savings from logistic with the best transport solution.Assess processessuppliers and suggest how to continuously improve supplier quality system.Represent company ensuring timely communication with customers and suppliers.Support procurement and logistic teams with status update and support on time delivery initiatives.Manage and follow supplier development and improvement plans.Support the suppliers at technical topics and follow ups.Follow NCR s and deviations with suppliers and internally.Be a critical part of ME Supply Chain team to execute the projects and orders at the suppliers.Support the sourcing initiatives and new supplier, product development activities.Audit and support the suppliers.Position Requirements:Preferably four-year degree in engineering or the equivalent in training and experience.A minimum of three years of work experience in an industrial environment is desirable.Experience in metallurgy, foundry, andor fabrication process is desirable.The fortitude and experience to work in a fast-paced office environment with a sense of urgency.Experience with computer systems such as SAP (ERP) and Strong Microsoft Office skills.The ability to work within international cultures such as China and Chile in a team mitment and dedication to high-quality products and excellent customer experience.Knowledge regarding technical drawings and heavy industry experience is needed.Travel:If needed the position, may need up to 40 % domestic and international traveling requirement.WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU . . .We offer top pay in the market to partner with the best people and the best talent.We reward team success with quarterly bonus payments when we achieve our novative and rich benefit programs without the rich costs for our people.Outstanding savings and retirement programs with strong company contributions.Work life balance is BIG! Enjoy 3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays, and 48hrs of sick time yearly.Personal, professional, and financial growth with our local and global job opportunities.Strong job stability from 100 years of experience in the growing global mining industry.WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR . . . The next 100 years has started. Apply to begin our journey together!

Created: 2025-02-18