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Responsible for executing supply base improvement strategy for assigned business units.  Improves supplier quality towards zero defect and productivity by prevention and continuously improving suppliers' internal processes.  Participates in supplier selection process.  Manages the maintenance of ISO9001 certification for Universal.

1.  Drives supplier quality process improvements to meet business unit quality goals.
2. Measures and drives supplier performance on quality and delivery to meet business unit goals.
3. Drives communication with supplier to improve producibility and process capability of supplied goods.
4. Participates in the engineering change process with suppliers to ensure revision control and manufacturing integrity of goods shipped to assigned business unit.
5. Conducts supplier quality system audits
6. Fully understands, interprets, and audits to ISO9001:2008 Management System Standard.
7. Leads team with Purchasing, Engineering, Plants, and Supplier on root cause analysis of current quality issues.
8. Assists with supplier First Article submission, tracking, and reporting.
9. Reviews FEMCA, Control Plan, and other manufacturing processes related to quality documentation.
10. Supports TopX, MRB, SCAR, CSD, Cost Reduction and other corporate initiatives including DPM reduction and Supplier Scorecard monitoring.
11. Actively participates in new product introductions through the use of quality planning tools like APQP and PPAP.
12. Maintains a constant awareness and understanding of supplier capabilities and customer needs, both internal and external.
13. Provides technical guidance to internal customers in specific areas of expertise.
14. Develops new business unit related procedures as necessary.
15. Performs other job-related duties as required.

 Minimum Requirements:

BS in a technical (ME, EE, IE, etc.) discipline.  Broad manufacturing knowledge or experience in a cross-functional manufacturing background.  Demonstrated ability to drive results in a team environment.  Professional written and oral communication skills.  Lead Auditor certification and experience with ISO9001 certification and maintenance.  Effective problem solving, closed loop corrective action, and advanced quality planning tools.  Strong abilities in mechanical/electromechanical print reading, SPC, 8D, Six Sigma DMAIC and Lean methodologies.  ASQC Certification, i.e. CQE, CQA or CRE is desirable. Conducts all supplier business with uncompromising integrity, consistent with Universal guidelines.

Universal Instruments is a global electronics productivity specialist, providing innovative circuit, semiconductor, and back-end assembly technologies and equipment, integrated system solutions, and process expertise to manufacturers in every sector of the global electronics industry. Our aim is a continuous and intelligent investment in research, and to develop processes, equipment, systems and software to bring electronic assembly to its current pinnacle of sophistication. Our purpose is to provide equipment and services that enable our customers to make products that are affordable for everyone.

Universal Instruments is always looking for those individuals with the skills and experience that add value to our customers and that are interested in joining a dedicated team of professionals. We provide our employees with exciting work assignments, an excellent work environment, strong benefits, and career growth opportunities. We invite you to take a look at us at www.uic.com.