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A O SMITH CORPORATION Quality Engineer II in APPLETON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Company / Location Information A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world\'s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. 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 analysis of supplier defects making it to the manufacturing line to determine the cause of quality problems and implement corrective and preventative actions to improve quality and minimize variability. Analyze data using computer data acquisition systems and generate reports for management. Review quality analysis conclusions and recommend necessary changes to quality procedures. Complete and/or review supplier PPAPs. Serve as a liaison with suppliers to ensure quality and prompt responsive action to any quality issue. Prepare and analyze reports on rejected and/or defective products. Work/lead on assigned QA projects/teams to meet goals. May be asked for input with performance evaluations of technicians and/or engineers within assigned work team and/or provide input for hiring needs. Report any and all serious and/or repetitive quality problems to the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer and/or Quality Assurance Manager. May perform quality analysis on a specific subset of products or processes. Perform any other activities as needed or as directed. Qualifications Bachelor\'s DegreeinEngineeringorRelated Field 3+ years of related work... For full info follow application link. A. O. Smith values employee excellence. In our employment practices, we will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or other legally protected status. We operate in a global environment and will strive to create a workplace where men and women from diverse backgrounds can thrive and achieve their fullest potential. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/B544F5FB130745C2