Supplier Quality Manager

Based on site in our Muscle Shoals office you'll own and deploy best practice quality engineering process, tools and techniques. This includes supplier appraisal and selection, advanced product quality planning, supplier assessment, non-conformance management, supplier performance metrics and continuous improvement. 

In this highly visible hands-on role, you'll work closely with both internal stakeholders and external providers, and become the primary contact for supplier issues and set the standard for Quality in the production supply chain. 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Develop the company’s supplier quality assurance process and procedures to meet the needs of the business and satisfy the requirements of appropriate standards 

• Support the set up and maintenance of an approved supply chain including the initial identification processes and methodologies for potential suppliers with both engineering and supply chain teams 

• Conduct supplier capability assessments (SCA) in support of an informed approach to supplier selection and continuous improvement 

• Provide quality oversight and input to negotiations and contracts reviews with key suppliers and contract manufacturers 

• Establish good relations with the supplier’s quality representatives and become a trusted partner