ITT, headquartered in Stamford, CT, operates competitively in more than 35 countries with sales in approximately 125 countries and partners with customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. The company generated 2021 revenues of $2.8 billion.
ITT operates through three Value Centers (business units):
Industrial Process designs and manufactures pumps, valves, monitoring and control systems, water treatment and aftermarket services for the chemical, oil and gas, mining and other industrial process markets, as well as global service capabilities;
Motion Technologies designs and manufactures brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets;
Connect and Control Technologies designs and manufactures harsh-environment connectors and critical energy absorption and flow control components primarily for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.
Summary: ITT Enidine is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their supply chain team in Orchard Park, NY. The Supplier Quality Engineer will participate and lead MRB activities, manage supplier performance, perform source inspections & audits, and manage NPI verification activities. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree with 2+ years of supplier quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Primary focus will entail participating and/or leading Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including investigating supplier NCRs, notifying supplier & managing each occurrence through the corrective action phase; Coordinate supplier notification & “return to vendor” activities
Review supplier requests for deviation & direct review other core functions
Manage ASL for assigned suppliers, performing on-site assessments & audits as required per QMS & AS9100 requirements
Support the onboarding, developing, cost recovery & performance improvement initiatives as directed by Supply Chain Management
Support Supply Chain in facilitating the flow-down of customer specific requirements to suppliers
Experience with formal problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Why, Root Cause Corrective Action, etc.)
Knowledge of change management processes & strategies
Must be able & willing to travel regionally to support Supplier Quality related visits
Preferred Qualifications:
Five years of experience within a Supplier Quality related field
Experience with AS9100 or IATF16949; Lead or internal auditor certification/training
Technical experience, qualifications, certifications, training & skills a plus.
Metallurgy, industrial chemistry, processing knowledge, metrology, GD&T, machining, Elastomeric & ITT Enidine related products
Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) – PPAP: Control Plans, PFMEA, GR&R, MSA; Risk Assessment & risk-mitigation tools
Experience with Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing methodology, including certifications or project experience
Driven individual with great communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with others, work in a fast-paced environment & foster supplier partnerships
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee or Refugee.