Global Supplier Quality Engineer (Morton Grove IL)

John Crane is currently hiring a Global Supplier Quality Engineer in the Chicago area. This position reports directly to the Director of Global Supplier Quality supporting John Crane. This position will execute supply base improvement strategies in coordination with the Director. The QE's goal is to improve supplier quality working towards zero defects through continuously improving supplier's internal processes. The Quality Engineer will develop supplier selection, qualification, improvement and monitoring framework and procedures. The candidate shall drives supplier performance on quality and business continuity by conducting supplier audits. Including the development and implementation of essential global processes through the analysis of global and regionally derived operational and supplier quality data, best practice and benchmarking. This role will working closely with our main US manufacturing site in Morton Grove IL. This will be a Hybrid role with 30% travel required.

1. Elaborate, monitor, analyse and continuously improve the supplier quality performance of the business unit both externally and internally through Performance Excellence activities.
2. Develop improvement plans utilizing a DMAIC Methodology and guide actions to drive improvement in Supplier's KPIs (key performance indicators), Supplier process capability and Supplier Quality risks
3. Coach, council, and mentor site level and business unit team, enabling supplier quality system and supplier management and goal improvements.
4. Lead continuous improvement in Supplier's sites using Lean and Six Sigma methods. Lead and mentor teams in problem solving and root cause identification efforts.
5. Work with Global Quality Team to identify and implement global best practices.
6. Manage PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and other supplier documentation submission for Global Strategic Suppliers
7. Facilitate and Lead corrective action processes to ensure that identified causes are addressed, and systems are globally improved to prevent recurrence. Assist in new product and process qualifications for both product performance and manufacturability. Support Global Quality teams.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Materials preferred) and/or equivalent experience in a related field is required. Advanced Engineering Degree or MBA is preferred.

• 5 years in Quality related cross-functional experience
• Experience in related Engineering or Quality field in a manufacturing setting
• Formal Lean and 6-sigma black belt certifications are strongly preferred
• Demonstrated performance in quality assurances roles.
• Communication skills and ability to work independently and achieving objects through influence.
• Oversight of multisite, multinational environments is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in lean production process and business process excellence
• Experience QMS audit processes. Certification as QMS Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor preferred.
• Knowledgeable and demonstrated experience in the application of Lean and Six Sigma (or other Advanced Problem Solving methodology)
• Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of quality management tools, such as; Value Stream Mapping, capability studies, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, Kaizen, 5S, Statistical Analysis, SMED, Root Cause analysis tools, Corrective Action Systems, VOC, QFD, Error Proofing, Robust Design, FMEA, BIQ, and Cause and Effect Diagrams.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional high performance teams.
• Must have solid understand of QMS Processes and ISO 9001 (ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 preferred)

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

John Craneis a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.