Quality Engineer

Primary Function

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for the implementation and use of supplier management activities and procedures designed to improve supplier performance as defined by the A. O. Smith Supplier Requirements Manual. This position should drive incoming quality by evaluating new and existing suppliers, driving the incoming quality verification program, and resolving supplier issues to closure in a timely manner utilizing the supplier corrective action system. The SQE works with suppliers to develop and improve an entire supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of Receiving Inspectors.
• Maintain incoming inspection procedures. Trains inspectors to these procedures.
• Utilize statistical tools to analyze supplier defects.
• Conduct root cause ana...