Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Your role

The Supplier Quality Assurance and Development Engineer (SQADE) drives continuous improvement in supplier related activities and metrics and serves as a liaison between the supplier and the Company to ensure that outsourced material used in the production of Atlas Copco products meets Atlas Copco quality standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead Supplier Quality Assurance and Development related initiatives to maintain and improve Product Quality and improve Supply Chain Performance
• Perform external Supplier Audits that drive supplier performance improvement.
• Drive Supplier Development related initiatives by assisting them in developing problem-solving control tools such as: 8D, process mapping, FMEAs, mistake proofing, SPC, Process Capability/Cpk, GD&T, Gage R&R, etc.
• Maintain and use a variety of continuous improvement tools such as PPM reports, KPIs, non-conformance logs, FMEA, and process mapping to identify supplier quality problems and formulate action plans based on analysis of the data.
• Participate as needed in daily production meetings and investigate root causes of supplier-related production problems and then take appropriate action to address and resolve the issues.
• Participate as needed in Process Team Meetings, Technical Committee Meetings, and monitor Design Notifications to ensure robust design, supplier process capability, proper processing of obsoleted materials (e.g. returned to the supplier for credit or properly disposed), etc.
• Process rejections daily, ensuring that rejections are not ageing.
• Develop strategies to reduce the occurrence of rejected material.
• Identify under-performing suppliers and develop strategies designed to improve their performance to meet Atlas Copco standards.
• Communicate supplier issues to the purchasing group and recommend when vendor changes become necessary.
• Periodically provide comprehensive status reporting to senior management on supplier performance.
• Communicate to and follow up with suppliers on issues such as design and specification changes, failed first article inspections, non-conformance dispositions, and corrective action plans.
• Identify and inform engineering about issues related to product design/specification.
• Ensure supplier compliance with Atlas Copco ISO certification requirements and annual participation in surveys on topics such as the Atlas Copco Business Code of Practice, Restricted & Prohibited List and our Sustainability and Commitment goals.
• Follow the Atlas Copco “Safety First” policy with the vision of zero work related accidents.
• Take all necessary actions to employ sustainable processes to safeguard the Group’s targets for Quality/Environment/Safety and Health.
• Review and process external requests for quality deviations. Insure the appropriate persons have signed the deviation and file them for future reference.
• Be involved in early Concept to Product phases and Design Reviews and in influencing and developing Supplier Agreements and requirements such as FAIRs/PPAPs, CofC/Material Certs, FMEAs, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To succeed, you will need

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read technical drawings, knowledge of machined parts and components, PCBA’s, production operations and inspection techniques.
• Must be familiar with standard Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools.
• Understanding of ISO9001/ISO14001 Quality Management Systems.
• Extensive working knowledge of GD&T and ANSI Y14.5.
• Effective communication techniques and ability to communicate with technical and non-technical personnel, including purchasing, production, engineering, finance, and quality staff members.
• Knowledge of effective supplier evaluation techniques to identify failures using root cause analysis corrective action delivery and preventative measure implementation.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of computer productivity software such as Microsoft Office Suite and BPCS (or similar) ERP system.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or electrical engineering. (Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Training in Lean and Six Sigma concepts. (certification is a preferred)
• Five (5) years of experience working in a supplier quality role for a manufacturer of heavily engineered products.
• Successful track record of using continuous improvement tools, such as FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, SPC analysis, PPAP, APQP and process mapping to develop new or underperforming suppliers.
• Significant experience performing effective supplier audits.
• Significant experience leading Lean Six Sigma initiatives at suppliers and internally.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing and walking.

In return, we offer

• Excellent paid time off (3 weeks)
• Paid Holidays
• Health / Dental / Vision insurance (coverage begins the first of the month after you start)
• Life & Disability insurance fully paid by Atlas Copco
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Rewards for wellness checkups
• Educational assistance to grow your skills and advance your career
• $1,500 referral bonus for helping us bring great people to the team
• Modern, state-of-the-art facility designed to make your workday enjoyable and inspiring
• Convenient self-service food market with quick, healthy options
• A workplace where employees choose to stay, grow, and build long-term careers
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Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Rock Hill, SC. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

At Atlas Copco, we believe in always being ready to connect with exceptional talent. This position is part of our evergreen job opportunities, meaning we accept applications on a continuous basis—even when a current opening may not be immediately available. By applying, you are expressing interest in future openings for this role, and our team will reach out as matching opportunities arise.

We encourage you to apply and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us