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Supplier Quality Engineer - Remote (HQ - N. Andover, MA)

Business Unit Leader North America - Remote (HQ - Amesbury, MA)

Supplier Quality Engineer

Remote (HQ - N. Andover, MA)

Attractive Salary to $120,000 DOE

• Remote position

• Bonus eligible

Our client has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. They are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future.

As the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be instrumental in driving supplier improvement efforts, partnering closely with the Global Commodity Sourcing team, and collaborating with internal departments, including Plant Quality, Engineering, Product Management, and Overseas Supplier Quality teams. Working directly with suppliers, you will maintain the supplier quality database, manage supplier metrics, and align supplier surveillance inspections to ensure high-quality standards across all sites. You must have strong leadership in supplier quality management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with manufacturing sites to monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions.

• Conduct supplier audits to ensure process standardization and quality alignment across sites.

• Lead supplier continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Global Commodity Sourcing.

• Own supplier quality improvement plans and drive closure of quality action items.

• Act as the primary contact for quality-related issues during supplier selection and maintenance.

• Ensure supplier selection aligns with company guidelines and quality standards.

• Collaborate with Global Commodity teams to develop and execute regular supplier audits to meet GMP, ISO, and quality standards.

• Participate in supplier scorecard reviews, assessing supplier performance in quality, delivery, and service.

• Oversee the SCAR program, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and closed with suppliers.

• Develop and sustain a world-class Supplier Management Program utilizing Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.

• Create and manage an SPC program, evaluating results to assist suppliers in continuous improvement.

• Support product transfers to contract manufacturing, creating quality plans and protocols.

• Prepare supplier quality metrics for senior management review during periodic evaluations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline or equivalent experience in Manufacturing.

• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in the valve and/or casting industry.

• Expertise in Supplier Quality and Quality System requirements.

• Lead Auditor training and experience in supplier audits.

• Experience in driving supplier improvement through audits and corrective actions.

• 5+ years experience in GD&T and ISO9001/QS 9000 quality systems.

• 5+ years of experience in product qualification testing, inspection tools and equipment.

• Minimum of 50% travel required (including international travel).

Business Unit Leader North America

Remote (HQ - Amesbury, MA)

Attractive Salary to $160,000 DOE

• Remote or Hybrid position available (4 days on-site/Friday WFH)

• Bonus eligible

• Paid time off

Our client, whose principal business activities are the development, distribution, and licensing of patented proprietary threaded fasteners and drive systems, is currently looking to significantly expand its presence in the North American market.

We are looking for an individual to continue to build and drive new customer acquisitions, manage current key accounts, and take full ownership of the NA business unit.

Responsibilities:

• Drive significant growth of newly formed Business Unit focusing on new customer acquisition opportunities in both OEM and direct to retail

• Responsible for managing overall day to day business activities for North American business including oversight of sales, marketing, and 3PL warehousing operations

• Ownership of NA P&L, working capital management, and operating cash flow

• Represent the company in negotiations with customers, key suppliers, and other key contacts responsible for securing optimal contract terms and conditions

• Develop and execute on growth strategies that develop new sales channels and markets either through acquisition or by organic means

• Work with commercial team to identify and acquire new customers; increase sales pipeline value and hit rate with existing customer base

• Provide strategic advice and guidance to the CEO and members of the board of directors

• Manage supply chain and distribution strategies to drive optimal inventory levels

• Responsible for global customer conformance requirements (health/labor/ethics/corruption etc.)

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in a business-related or technical field, MBA a plus

• 5+ years of experience in the building trade industry as a supplier, distributor, or customer

• Strong program management skills

• Ability to generate and close new leads in both retail, building trades, E-Comm, and OEM applications

• P&L ownership experience

• Experience in establishing and executing on business strategies that drive revenue growth

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

• Negotiation experience a plus

• Ability to operate in a small company atmosphere and effectively manage a small, multi-disciplined team of dedicated professionals

• Ability to travel as required