Supplier Quality Engineer

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Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. 

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. 
 

We are presently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer that be responsible for managing and leading supplier qualifications and documentation.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead new supplier qualification and approval activities, including validation, First Article Inspection (FAI), and risk assessments.
• Develop and execute supplier audit programs, manage audit findings, and verify effective corrective actions.
• Maintain supplier quality documentation, records, certifications, quality agreements, and approved supplier status within the QMS.
• Manage supplier change requests, deviations, concessions, nonconformances, and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
• Monitor incoming inspection data, supplier quality performance, and defect trends to identify risks and drive improvement.
• Own supplier scorecards and performance metrics, communicating trends and recommending appropriate monitoring, development, or qualification actions.
• Lead supplier development initiatives to improve quality, process capability, and overall supplier performance.
• Establish and maintain supplier quality requirements and specifications in collaboration with Engineering and Operations.
• Assess supplier risk and maintain supplier segmentation, critical supplier status, and ongoing monitoring activities
• Other duties as assgined

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or a related role within a regulated or ISO 9001 environment.
• Working knowledge of supplier auditing, root cause analysis, CAPA, FAI, process validation, risk management, and quality management systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills preferred.
• ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent quality certification preferred.

Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability.

Pay Range:  $73,000 - $115,000 per year, depending on experience.

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

Our facility in Boulder, Colorado has key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specializes in the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components, optical thin film coatings and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers, materials processing, instrumentation, life sciences, avionics, and defense.

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology and an extensive in-house metrology lab.

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Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/