Responsibilities

Altec is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to work within the Quality organization. Develop and implement Quality Assurance systems. Interact with Customers, Suppliers, and all Altec departments to resolve quality issues. Identify top warranty drivers, root causes, and corrective actions.

This position can work from any Altec manufacturing location.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Practice prudent quality principles and effectively apply formal quality training to identify and improve technical and systemic supplier quality problems.
• Participate and contribute productively as part of Altec's team-oriented quality assurance, design, manufacture and customer service/support efforts.
• Communicate with supplier, Altec associates and customers on issues of technical specifications, product design and operation as appropriate
• Lead and participate in on-site and teleconference improvement and problem-solving meetings with suppliers and Altec teams.
• Analyze supplier performance data and drive improvement activities.
• Train suppliers and Altec associates in quality related methods and systems.
• Audit supplier's quality systems and drive associated corrective actions.
• Manage supplier corrective actions using Altec's Supplier Portal.
• Review and approve supplier new products and changes using PPAP and other change management techniques.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of supplier performance tracking, meetings and communications.
• Operate with some decision-making latitude within the scope of an assignment.
• Know and apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the quality field.
• Utilize Lean principles to improve our products and processes.
• Manage various sizes of Altec projects.
• May act as Team Lead
• Champion corporate-wide containments and act as a liaison between local plant resources and suppliers

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• ABET EAC certified Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a Master's Degree in Engineering
  • Minimum of two (2) years' experience in an engineering role after earning the Degree in Engineering
    • Applicable Masters counts as one year of experience.
    • ***Coop, Intern, Temp experience does not count towards the requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice, which may include flying

Experience Level Adjustmnt

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Benefits

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
• Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.