Supplier Engineer / Quality Engineer
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Supplier Engineer / Quality Engineer reporting location can be in Princeton KY or Sullivan IL or Huntingdon TN

Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com.

Responsibilities: The Supplier Engineer / Quality Engineer position is part of the Quality Assurance team and is responsible for administering programs of auditing, surveillance, assessment, and quality system development within the supply base. This position offers opportunities to be involved in and work with many departments in the manufacturing sites that contribute to the many cutting-edge products offered by Hydro-Gear.

Job Type: Full-Time located in Princeton KY or Sullivan IL or Huntingdon TN

Salary:

* Commensurate with experience

* Compensation plan includes salary + bi-annual bonus

Benefits:

* Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, personal days for flexibility of time off

* Paid Holidays

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

* Retirement Plans

* Health & Wellness Program Benefits with incentives

* Relocation Assistance

* Tuition Reimbursement

Core Responsibilities of our Supplier Engineer / Quality Engineer:

* Administer and improve Supplier Quality Programs with responsibilities for system, process, and product audits and scorecard activity

* Work daily with purchasing, inspection and suppliers to resolve quality related issues; disposition non-conforming material; support buyer in providing fit for use materials

* Validate Supplier APQP functions

* Assure timely and effective Supplier Corrective Actions.

* Implement and maintain effective reporting system for key issues and opportunities for improvement in supplier quality performance

* Develop suppliers' use of quality and statistical tools in problem identification and resolution

* Up to 50% of scheduled domestic & international travel

The role of the Supplier Engineer is one established to drive Hydro-Gear forward. The individual in this role can truly make a difference and inspire. Apply if you have experience as a Quality Engineer, Supplier Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Specialist, Quality Specialist, Supplier Quality Specialist, etc.

* Preferred bachelor's degree with minimum one year manufacturing experience, or associate's degree with at least 3 years of manufacturing experience

* Willing to travel up to 40% domestically & up to 10% internationally - majority of travel being scheduled visits.

* Quality Concepts (Certification as CQE or CSQP preferred)

* Experience with manufacture of electronics / electronic components a plus.

* Strong knowledge of MS Office products