Supplier Quality Manager

FCS is actively looking for an experienced Quality Supplier Manager for their top client in the Phoenixville, PA area. This is a Direct Hire opportunity with a company that's recognized for being a "Top 1% of Best Companies" to work for in the US, and a leader in designing, manufacturing, purchase for resale and distribution of portable lighting equipment and solutions used in Military, Law Enforcement, Industrial, and Automotive applications.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Supplier Quality Manager will be responsible for managing the QA/QC Supplier team, providing technical oversight on the overall quality of products, and vendors. You will work closely with Materials & Engineering groups, Vendors, and Suppliers on new product development, manufacturing and delivery while identifying and leading Continual Improvement initiatives, determining defect root cause analysis and resolutions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, and/or related field; with a minimum of 3+ years of experience in a Management / Supervisory role.
• Minimum of 8+ years of related experience in Quality Control / Quality Assurance in a manufacturing environment, with previous experience in overseas travel focused on QA visits with vendors.
• ASQ CQE / ASQ CMQOE Certification is highly preferred.
• Experience managing Quality Management System (QMS), performing scheduled supplier factory audits, and working with Suppliers to maintain and improve quality performance.
• Background evaluating manufacturing processes, vendors and suppliers in regards to quality.
• Develop and maintain approved product certifications, coordinate with new product development teams to locate and evaluate new suppliers.
• Experience providing support on new product releases with Engineering and Suppliers to verify manufacturability and acceptance of quality requirements.
• Proven ability to track and monitor QMS performance against established quality plans and measurable objectives. 
• Direct the planning, scheduling and implementation of Supplier Quality System and C-TPAT Audits.
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification / Training preferred.
• Knowledge of ANSI/UL, ATEX, IECEx, and CE product certifications is a plus. 

First Choice Staffing is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.