Responsible for direct material supplier Quality for a defined range of suppliers and parts. Educate suppliers in Edwards Quality processes and six sigma best practice tools and techniques. Part of a team of Supplier Quality Engineers to manage reject process, monitor and improve supplier quality. Identify and improve critical process capability to ensure long term quality stability.Drive continuous improvement in reject performance and cost of qualityAttend daily production meetings and crisis management, minimising disruption to operationsWorking alongside Inspectors, manage end to end reject process, including physical part management, system transaction and commercial cost recoveryDeploy six sigma tools to implement long term solutions, improve DPPM and sustain stable qualityQuality process championKnowledge in best practice tools and processes SPC, MSA, PPAP, 8D etcConfidence and ability to deploy across supply base providing training and support as requiredIdentify and improve critical process capability at suppliers to ensure long term quality stabilityRoll out Edwards Quality policy and right from me mindsetSupplier assessment and auditManage supplier audit program and improvement plansParticipate in new supplier selection process (SESPA)Review/approve supplier process capability and MSASpecification and measurement gatekeeperEnsure drawings and specifications are accurate, measurable and achievableEnsure inspection and measurement processes are appropriate and aligned internal v supplierSupport procurement NPI and transition projectsWork with Category Management and Engineering to support supply chain transfers. Responsibility for part specification review, defining qualification requirements and part qualification to PPAP.Work with NPI teams and Engineering to ensure release of robust specifications/KCs identified on drawings. Define supplier qualification requirements based on part criticality and complexity following PPAP methodologyDesired Background Includes:Minimum 5 years experience driving quality improvements in manufacturing or engineering environmentGood understanding of 6 Sigma tools and techniquesExcellent communication skills across all levels of an organisation, both internally and with suppliersProven ability to influence stakeholders and deliver positive changeEngineering degree or equivalent practical experienceWillingness to travel as when the business conditions and strategies requireAbout EdwardsEdwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.take the next step Apply for the role today #J-18808-Ljbffr