Supplier Quality Engineer & Lab Supervisor

• Supervision and support of Prairie Ave. Quality Testing Lab Team (4) and the SQE in Jeffersonville
• Responsible to develop/improve/maintain the incoming inspection processes for raw materials and purchased finished goods.
• Identify gaps in raw material or purchased FG specifications and assist in the development of new quality standards when necessary. Work cross-functionally with R&D, Process Engineering, Procurement, and vendors to improve specifications and incoming quality.
• Identify and implement inspection techniques for inspection lab employees to properly interpret quality standards, and support/write quality procedures. Ensure test and procedures are properly understood, carried out in a timely manner and the results evaluated, statistically analyzed and reported.
• Issue SCARs to vendors for incoming inspection failures, follow-up to ensure vendors identify root cause and implement permanent and irreversible corrective actions.
• Track and report SCAR status and monthly vendor scorecards.
• Implement statistical tools/techniques to evaluate vendor performance and identify trends that could impact end user satisfaction.
• Ensure lab equipment is functioning properly and in current calibration status.
• Execute vendor quality system audits

• Communication - The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with teammates at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use disciplined problem-solving techniques.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions, as well as hold others accountable.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company objectives.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Integrity - Complete transparency and openness. Trustworthy, forthright and honest.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
• Respect - Respect each other, our customers and suppliers.

Azek Company