Supplier Quality Engineer

GENERAL RESPONISIBILITIES:  Regularly engage with manufacturing plants & distribution facility to resolve any supply disruptions

• Utilize plant quality data to monitor disruptions, drive root cause and corrective action issues (8D process)
• Manage and improve quality for electrical & mechanical commodities: Molded plastics, engines, hydraulics, castings, and metal fabrication.
• New Supplier Assessments for purpose of providing input on sourcing decisions - Assess capabilities with respect to quality management systems, capacity & technology
• Supplier Visits - Conduct metrics/corrective action reviews, assess processes & capabilities as well as strengthening supplier relationships
• Train suppliers and hold them accountable to Tennant's supplier manual & expectations
• Data driven recommendations to supply chain organization: grow, hold steady, retract or re-source based on performance
• Partner with Tennant engineering to assist with problematic designs & influence new designs
• Pareto plant disruptions, PPM & warranty data to drive continuous improvement projects (A3) for chronic issues (PDCA)
• Lead open issues meetings (both internal and external) to resolve quality concerns on electrical components
• Evaluate material & process changes with the supply base to mitigate risk to Tennant (deviation/engineering changes)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering preferred
• 3 years’ minimum experience in supply and/or quality within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• MS Office, SAP or related ERP experience
• Ability to read / interpret engineering drawings, requirements and specifications
• Experience working with one or more of the following commodities: Molded plastics, engines, hydraulics, castings, or metal fabrication
• Results oriented with a positive attitude
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and support other functional areas including finance, legal, R&D and Operations
• Strong oral and written communication skills across many functions and levels of the organization
• Willingness to be flexible and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
• Demonstrated Emotional intelligence and ability to coach and be coached
• Characterized by integrity and high professional standards

REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS: 

• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline oriented environment.
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
• Consistent attendance either onsite or remotely as needed by the business.
• Ability to take direction and accept supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations.