Supplier Quality Engineer 1

Supplier Quality Engineer 1

Date: Sep 10, 2024

Location: Franklin Park, IL, US, 60131

Company: Sloan Valve Company

Sloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions. We manufacture water-efficient products including flush valves, electronic faucets, soap dispensing and sink systems along with vitreous china fixtures for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide.

Job summary

With the development of Sloan’s growing product portfolio and continuous improvement initiatives, Sloan Valve Company is in need of a Supplier Quality Engineer I. The SQE I will primarily ensure procured components meet customer requests and support the core business while driving continuous improvement. This role will be located in our Great Chicago Office, in close proximity to O’Hare International airport, reporting to the Global Supplier Quality Manager. Within this role, one will be expected to actively troubleshoot and participate in cross-functional improvement initiatives. There will be a need to expeditiously investigate production issues and support incoming inspection.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor & maintain quality systems, testing, & inspection activities designed to assure that products meet the print specifications.
• Optimize the inspection process in collaboration with inspection personnel.
• Initiate external corrective actions and follow up through to the closure to reduce the effect on production.
• Collaborate within activities in qualifying, developing, certifying, and assisting both internal and external suppliers and vendors.
• Utilize statistical data to identify and resolve problems. Lead problem-solving teams that focus on problem prevention and variance reduction.
• Own and drive the facilitation and completion of PPAPs with new or resourced products.
• Maintain detailed reports on supplier quality, including defect rates and specifics relating to the flaws.
• Perform regular quality control audits to ensure vendors continue to work in compliance with Sloan standards.
• Review and evaluate supplier quality data including scrap to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain.
• Collect, document, and present key performance indicators related to supplier performance to management.
• Investigate production issues with supplier products to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Direct work instructions for Inspectors, Technicians, and employees assigned to the quality function.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s engineering degree or field science related degree.
• Competency in statistical analysis (Excel or Minitab).
• Good written and oral skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISO experience.
• GD&T experience.

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• A choice of Medical (with Health Savings Account), Dental, Vision, Rx Insurance for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Basic Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Well-being Programs.
• Paid time off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Vacation time, Paid Sick time, Paid Military Leave, and Paid Volunteer time away from work.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Parking and Transit Accounts, and Tuition Reimbursement benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.
• Employee Service Anniversary Awards and Employee Recognition Programs.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

YOU Belong at Sloan

We are intentional in building an inclusive culture that embraces different voices, ideas, and backgrounds. We commit to continuing this ever-growing journey with and for our employees, customers, partners, and community. We are better together when we can be ourselves.

We Are Proud Partners With the Chicago Cubs

We are a Legacy Partner of the Chicago Cubs and we are proud to be the organization’s official water efficiency partner! Through this relationship, which includes the naming rights to Sloan Park, the Cubs’ Spring Training facility in Mesa, Arizona, we have had the opportunity to promote our brand and continue our water conservation efforts in the city of Chicago and around the world.

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