Fortive

Day in the Life of a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Every day presents a unique opportunity to drive quality improvements within our supplier base. Processes and products. You'll start your day, by collaborating with various teams, including procurement, operations, and engineering, spanning across different regions, understanding, root causes and resolving supplier quality issues, participating in MRB reviews, and conducting supplier assessment and qualification. You will use tools and programs like Oracle, Microsoft Office Suite, and SCAR tool to manage data analysis, and interface with supplier and global teams. A successful day includes identifying areas of improvement, implementing corrective actions, and witnessing a positive shift in Key Performance Indicators such as supplier performance and supplier product quality. Being in this role means you're at the heart of our company, ensuring we deliver the highest quality to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Establish quality and process control plans at suppliers for early detection of issues and to ensure the highest level of quality and reliability is consistently delivered.
• Assess vendor process capabilities and drive failure analysis and corrective action plan. Responsible for supplier quality management, supplier assessment with a focus on supplier quality controls, and supplier readiness.
• Lead APQP/PPAP supplier flow-down activities in collaboration with Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Assist with first article qualification and approvals.
• Conduct DFMEA and PFMEA activities.
• Support stop-ship activities related to suppliers, supplier audits, and other quality functions, as needed.
• Ability to handle assigned projects through good communication and project management skills.
• Travel up to 50%

Your Team

We have team members based out of NA, China, and we are gearing to hire in UK and Malaysia.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• >=10 years working experience in supplier quality and/or engineering related area
• Advanced knowledge of ISO 9001 / 13485 preferred
• Experience with Advanced Quality Engineering tools such as Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), GD&T, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Mistake Proofing/Poke-Yoke, statistical sampling
• Proven understanding of Six Sigma principles or Lean Manufacturing concepts is preferred.
• Electronic knowledge and skills are preferred (Circuit schematic reading, PCA process, PCB process, LCD process, electronic component knowledge and so on)
• Understanding and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Hands on approach/ experience with manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of tools like MSA and PPAP
• Experience in performing audits, using problem solving tools and driving corrective actions.

Personal Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and team-work approach
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Experience conducting technical reviews with senior leadership.
• Have ownership/ leadership mindset with experience achieving results with minimal supervision.
• German, French (or other EMEA) language skills a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing work and delivering results.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. 

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. 

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. 

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. 

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. 

Ready to move your career forward? Find out more at careers.fortive.com.

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