Supplier Quality Engineer

We understand the relationship between individual performance, customer satisfaction and Cooper's ultimate success. From engineering and manufacturing to sales and distribution, Cooper employees take pride in our reputation for quality and service. We work hard every day to keep Cooper brands at the top of their market.   As a recognized employer of choice, Cooper recruits and retains talented employees who are interested in making a long-term commitment to an organization that continually invests in the latest manufacturing techniques, new technology, and state-of-the-art equipment as well as its employees.   Cooper Power Systems, headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has twelve manufacturing facilities worldwide. Cooper Power Systems manufactures equipment, components, and systems for distributing and managing electrical energy.   Our products are used by electric utility companies to bring electric power to homes, industries, business, and institutions throughout the world. Cooper Power System's products include transformers, capacitors, voltage regulators, reclosers, and sectionalizers, distribution switchgear, transformer fluids, transformer components, protective equipment, and distribution automation equipment.   The technical skills, innovative thinking and the tireless dedication of the Company's employees around the world are among Cooper's greatest assets.   Cooper Power Systems, a $1 Billion division of Cooper Industries, has an immediate opening for a Supplier Quality Engineer at one of our Waukesha, Wisconsin facilities.     Position Title:  Supplier Quality Engineer     POSITION OVERVIEW: The Supplier Quality Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for working with Suppliers, Design Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain for the selection of qualified suppliers and improvement of supplier performance to provide a positive impact on the quality of new and existing products. Works with Design Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain teams to drive continuous design and process improvements at the suppliers.   KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities Related to Startup of a New Supplier Quality Organization · Develop and implement a variety of supplier quality systems including supplier manuals, work instructions, project definitions, formal assessments, metric reporting and various quality documents related to New Product Development and Change Management. · Various projects as assigned by the Supplier Quality Manager that facilitate the development of a new Supplier Quality organization within Cooper Power Systems.   Quality Systems Development · Responsible for the development and implementation of internal supplier quality systems that will bring Cooper Power Systems suppliers to a world class level. · Ability to develop and implement supplier training on quality systems and related tools. · Develop and implement various Cooper Power Systems supplier quality standards related to new products, supplier development, change management and performance assessment.   Supplier Quality Assurance · Serves as an active quality liaison and main point of contact between suppliers, supply chain, operations and design engineering when major quality problems exist that affect product quality. Works with suppliers to obtain and close Corrective Actions and to ensure that root causes have been properly identified and eliminated.  · Responsible for addressing and resolving supplier issues and driving formal corrective action. Leads the tracking and root cause analysis of designated supplier’s product/process non-conformances. Recommends resolution to non-conformances where appropriate. · Ability to lead and conduct Supplier Assessments in conjunction with Supply Chain to qualify potential new suppliers or evaluate existing suppliers. Works with existing supply base to meet CPS standards. Works with the Supply Chain organization to develop new suppliers capable of meeting CPS standards. · Drives the implementation of the parts approval (PPAP) and quality improvement processes using the appropriate tools (PFMEA’s, process flow charts, control plans, capability studies, part layouts, Gage R & R, SPC, etc.) as required. · Works with Supply Chain management to identify strategic suppliers and uses the supplier scorecard system to monitor performance of those strategic suppliers. · Assists suppliers with statistical analysis of process potential (Ppk) and process capability (Cpk) where necessary to improve performance. · Works with key suppliers to develop and implement quality targets and plans. Assists with Supplier performance monitoring, including: PPM’s, 8D, DMN, % On-time delivery, % PPAP completed on-time and first time; ECN’s initiated at PPAP. · Supports and assists suppliers with to improve quality and reduce total cost per part by eliminating waste in the supply chain process. Use 6 sigma and lean manufacturing/lean enterprise tools to drive the results. · Represents the company to all external parties (customer and supplier) in a professional and beneficial manner. · Assists with the development and mentoring of other Supplier Quality Engineer(s) and other applicable Quality Engineering personnel. Product Design & Development Support · Works with Design Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure that quality criteria are clearly identified on all newly established parts and communicated to suppliers. · Works with Design Engineering & Supply Chain to reduce the Cost of Poor Quality. This may include items such as corrective action, design changes and supplier process changes. · Responsible for developing and leading routine risk assessment activity on all new products. · Works in partnership with engineering to manage and improve the NPD process to ensure adherence to all requirements to achieve zero defect quality and launch readiness. · Responsible for establishing, reviewing, and approving all suppler requirements related to Quality Systems on assigned new product developments. · Leads the Design for Manufacturability (DFM) process to identify areas of focus for design and manufacturability. · Supports suppliers (or participates where appropriate) in effective Process Failure Mode Analysis to ensure all failure modes are captured, all appropriate failure modes from the DFMEA are carried over into the process FMEA, all rankings are appropriately assigned, actions are taken against high RPN’s, and historical “lessons learned” information is carried over into current PFMEA’s. · Reviews supplier PPAP submissions including control plans and assists with control plan creation where necessary. Ensures all appropriate significant or Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics are included, that reaction plans are adequate and customer approval is obtained where necessary. · Maintains effective and professional relationships with managers and personnel at both supplier and customer locations.   EXPECTED DELIVERABLES & RESULTS: · Implements supplier systems and drives the reduction of supplier quality defects to the level as agreed in the M, D & P (Performance Goals) process. · Sets and meets targets for assigned strategic and key suppliers in order to reduce the overall number of Corrective Actions, while simultaneously improving the timeliness and quality of responses. · Sets and meets targets for overall incoming PPM’s for assigned suppliers.     CAREER PATH: This position provides an entry point into a successful and growing career with Cooper Power Systems with potential opportunities in Supplier Quality, Plant Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and Design Engineering.           Position Qualifications:   · B.S. Degree in Engineering or technical disciplines. Masters preferred. · 5-10 years of previous experience as a Quality Engineer, preferable SQE · Excellent teamwork and communications with suppliers, supply chain, operations and engineering. Maintains professionalism. · Ability to travel 50-75% domestically as required, 10% internationally · Strong ability to draft recommendations via formal presentations and documentation. · Preferred experience with Automotive Quality Systems, such as APQP, PPAP and ISO 9001:2000. · Preferred knowledge of various Manufacturing Processes (electronics, metal stamping and forming, plastics and rubber molding, machining, etc). · Preferred experience working with and auditing suppliers (ASQ or RAB certification). · Experience in the field of Electrical Utilities or electrical component manufacturing a bonus.       Required Leadership Values & Competencies:   · Acts in an ethical and truthful manner, leading by example and earning the respect and trust of co-workers, customers, and other stakeholders · Sets aggressive targets, accepts consequences of actions, and holds others accountable · Meets the expectations and requirements of all customers by making customer needs a primary focus · Thinks globally about the entire business and committed to supporting the needs and goals of an integrated global organization · Seeks and promotes diverse perspectives which improve decision-making and increase innovation · Operates with a “one company” mindset and interacts effectively with associates above, below and across the organization to achieve results · Delivers commitments, producing work of the highest quality in a timely and effective manner · Plans and executes work that is accurate, complete and reliable · Deals respectively and fairly but decisively with difficult circumstances · Understands priorities and balances short-term and long-term requirements · Communicates openly and honestly in a clear and concise manner on an ongoing basis · Modifies plans to meet changed circumstances by being flexible and adaptive · Understands emerging trends, global shifts, consolidations, and new technology, eager to expand expertise on a continuing basis, and looks for external best practices to leapfrog the competition · Builds consensus and shares credit, working cooperatively and effectively with customers, suppliers and co-workers at all levels to achieve mutual objectives · Responds to real-world issues impacting the business as they arise and acts as a catalyst and leader of strategic and cultural change · Deciphers data and complex issues into clear, straightforward business strategies, using logic, experience, and judgment · Energizes and motivates all levels of the team or project members   Cooper Power Systems offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes a matching 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and many other benefits.   Cooper Power Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer LOCATION:  Waukesha, ke 53188STATUS:  Full TimeJOB CATEGORY:  Quality Assurance/SafetyWORK EXPERIENCE:  2+ to 5 Years REFERENCE CODE:43