Supplier Quality Engineer

Sacramento , United States
Hybrid

AI overview

Lead Supplier Quality initiatives in a dynamic environment, driving improvement in quality metrics and collaborating across various departments and partners to achieve high-quality standards.

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry’s digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.

In this role you will work in a dynamic environment with a relentless focus on improving our quality metrics by leveraging your strong problem solving and continuous improvement skills.  In this highly visible role you will lead Supplier Quality and support internal departments and our supplier network to achieve high quality products.

A typical day will consist of a myriad of partner (supplier) quality centric activities from concept to full rate production within Quality Assurance.  You will serve a number of internal and external groups including our DFM Engineering, Quality, Case Management, Partner Management and our wide variety of partners that specialize in CNC, Sheet Metal, Additive, and Injection Molding. 

If you thrive in ambiguity and strive to create a standard process - This role is for you!

Responsibilities

  • Perform onsite physical and paperwork inspections at Partner facilities
  • Conduct partner audits and onboarding activities
  • Initiate and manage partner product Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
  • Develop and take actions of partner systemic RMA trends leading to CAPAs
  • Continuously monitor and address emerging issues while ensuring the most important projects/issues are identified through the Partner Quality Team process and effectively complete those projects in the shortest time possible
  • Facilitates cross-functional Team optimization efforts and workshops geared towards NCR/RMA reductions with Partners
  • Participates in real-time Partner RMA reviews with the end goal of applying lessons learned to the distributed Supplier Network
  • Facilitate Partner Quality Support Hour 
  • Provide technical support to Partners regarding quality
  • Work with Partner Management on Partner Onboarding escalations
  • Review Partner Deviation Requests
  • Utilize BIG Data Analytics to improve performance trends and top opportunities with Partners
  • Create a trusting partnership with the distributed network of Partners resulting in exceptional quality
  • Escalate nonconformities in the Quality System to VP of Quality where appropriate
  • Develop quality planning/objectives, metrics and goals; lead efforts related to the Xometry’s Quality Vision with Partners
  • Support Quality initiatives to drive systemic improvements

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 7 years experience in engineering, quality role, or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in supplier facing role or equivalent 
  • Strong Quality Assurance / Partner Development experience
  • Experience with APQP and DFM/DFQ
  • Use of various lab equipment: GD&T tools
  • Customer quality liaison experience
  • Mechanical/Manufacturing processing knowledge
  • Able to read and interpret drawings/specifications
  • Good time management / project management capabilities 
  • Understanding of Six Sigma methodologies
  • Knowledge of Process Certification/Process Robustness
  • Certified Auditor for ISO Standards
  • Ability to travel up to 50% in CA only

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
    • ASQ Certification
    • Familiar with Asana, Looker, Salesforce and ERPs
    • ISO 13485/AS9100/IATF 16949 experience

The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $84,000 - $109,000 annually depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location.  We also offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave; EAP, other wellbeing resources; and much more.

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Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

For US based roles: Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Driven by Artificial Intelligence, Xometry [pronounced with a /z/ ] is empowering our customers to build parts that are critical components in next-generation industries from spacecraft and electric vehicles to medical devices and robotics. Our digital marketplace and suite of cloud-based solutions are enabling the long tail of the internet to finally reach the thousands of small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the United States and around the world. Xometry is a two sided, AI enabled marketplace connecting businesses with optimal manufacturing solutions. Customers ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies can simply go to Xometry.com, upload a 3D CAD file of a part they need manufactured and receive an instant-quote with the cost and time to make and ship the part. Orders can be checked out right then and there in less than 10 minutes without having to interface with any manufacturer. This technology is unprecedented in an industry where, traditionally, you would reach out and request quotes from several manufacturers taking days if not weeks to get your parts ordered.   Here at Xometry, we are a leading company in On Demand Manufacturing. We are in a hyper-growth phase, with a manufacturing platform that is loved and used by customers around the world.  If you're dedicated and ambitious, Xometry is an excellent place to grow your career.

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