Opportunity
Provide Comprehensive Purchased Products support for Vitreous category (Vitreous /Plastic/ Electronics). Completes engineering/supplier quality assignments by following prescribed procedures. 
Specific Responsibilities
Lead Supplier Quality Engineering activities for Vitreous Product Development and Ongoing ProductionWork with the suppliers on corrective action for supplier part/finished goods issuesLead the cross-functional Print & Process Review for purchased partsOrganizing attendees, defining timelines, understanding of key characteristics and GD&T callouts, expected process control and recording of decisions and agreements. Conduct PPAP (production part approval process) for purchased components and finished goodsProcess flow, PFMEA, MSA, capability studies, dimensional conformance, aesthetic review, performance testing, and control plans Coordinate requirements for DFM, Sample trials, Process Qualification & Verification TestingWork with suppliers & expert feedback to mitigate manufacturing riskUse GD&T & tolerance stack up knowledge to review designsEstablish and implement consistent supplier selection and assessment processesOnsite quality assessments of potential suppliers, drive recordable improvements based on results, and assist Procurement in determining appropriate suppliers to quote for purchased productsSupport and carefully document project workIdentify opportunities for continuous improvementUtilize production and field data to mitigate production and customer riskUtilize SPC, Lean and Six Sigma to drive recordable improvements in quality, cost and delivery.Monitor and communicate supplier response and follow-up activities on any non-conforming products including investigation, sorting, analysis, disposition, deviation, and corrective action.Travel up to 20-30% of the time, both domestic and international