Supplier Quality Engineer

​08 - Supplier Quality Engineer Specialist, Operations Quality Req ID: 123991 Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: Arizona City: Tucson Summary The Supplier Quality Engineer drives customer focused excellence and continuous improvement throughout our external and vertically integrated suppliers and ensures compliance with industry, customer and Celestica requirements. We drive a Zero Defect culture with emphasis on maximizing value and preventing quality problems. Quantifying, managing, and mitigating supply chain risk to provide continuous flow of quality parts, whilst minimizing supply chain disruption. Detailed Description Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: Drives quality improvement at our most critical suppliers by identifying and resolving complex systemic problems. Management and reporting of risk-based Supplier Audit program. Performs supplier audits to assess quality systems, technical capability and process capability. Complete root cause analysis and recommend/implement corrective actions where projected results are below plan. Create, analyze and report supplier performance data, metrics and KPI’s. Monitor ongoing supplier performance and drive Supplier Quality Improvement Plans to address systemic issues. Work with suppliers and site representatives to effectively drive root cause and corrective action to resolve problems. Perform analysis of supplier performance using SAP, Rapid Response, and other Celestica databases. Drive continuous improvement to benefit customer, CLS, and supplier. Supports the internal quality system, procedures, work instructions and workmanship standards Educate suppliers on the deployment of core quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, 8D/ Root Cause Analysis and problem resolution. Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Strong knowledge of quality tools, AS, ISO and IPC standards and processes Knowledge of software and its uses in generating reports capturing data presenting data in an understandable format Strong knowledge of product and manufacturing processes Knowledge and understanding of the business unit and how decisions impact customer satisfaction product quality, on-time delivery and profitability of the unit Knowledge of quality tools such as APQP, FMEA, PMP, SPC, 8D methodology, etc. Knowledge of Six sigma and Lean Kaizen. Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers Physical Demands Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment. Duties may require repetitive manual movements (e.g., keyboarding), carrying, pushing or pulling light objects, (under 5 kg.), carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects (over 5 kg.), crouching, climbing Sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors, screens, precise eye/hand coordination, sustained visual concentration on numbers, legal documents Typical Experience 4 to 6 years in a similar role or industry. Typical Education Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experiency. Educational requirements may vary by geography. Notes This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time. Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law). At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers. Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.