Supplier Quality Engineer

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Who We Are

Enstall is the world’s largest provider of rooftop solar mounting hardware. Solar installers have depended on us to secure more than 3.5 GW of solar annually on residential, commercial and industrial roofs. Our brands in the U.S. include industry leaders IronRidge and PanelClaw.

What You'll Do

Enstall is seeking a highly skilled and multifaceted Supplier Quality Engineer with the right blend of experience and knowledge to manage and maintain product quality requirements from external suppliers. Key areas of emphasis and responsibilities to include:

Support APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning) activities for all phases of product life cycle.
Understand product application and design requirements & specifications to ensure design will result in repeatable manufacturing/assembly and acceptable quality.
On-board and train new suppliers in key Quality functionality.
Lead FAA (First Article Approval) process through inspection form creation, data review, discrepancy resolution, and approval workflow.
Lead PSIR (Pre-Shipment Inspection Report) process through inspection form creation, data review and analysis, discrepancy resolution, and approval workflow.
Manage supplier deviations and track improvement actions to complete prior to deviation expiration.
Issue SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Request) as necessary and track open items to closure.
Review and approve ECOs (Engineering Change Orders) for completeness and data accuracy with a focus on DFQ (Design For Quality).
Perform annual supplier quality audits.
Review, verify, and approve supplier CP (Control Plan) and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) documents to align with product specifications and requirements.
Identify, evaluate, recommend & implement required measurement, testing, analysis and other verification mechanisms to ensure that product application & design requirements are being met by suppliers.
Identify, evaluate, recommend, and implement continuous improvement plans for the betterment of the Enstall quality organization.
Take part in new supplier assessments to determine supplier quality capabilities prior to award of business.
Perform any other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering, or relevant industry experience.
Ability to accurately interpret and analyze engineering drawings and other technical documentation.
Experience and aptitude with using various instruments including but not limited to the following: micrometers, calipers, gages, and electromechanical testing equipment such as CMM, OMM, etc.
Experience conducting statistical data analysis, root cause analysis, and leading lean activities.
Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
Excellent written/verbal communication skills with ability to present effectively to target audience.
Cloud-based QMS (Quality Management System) experience, along with working knowledge of entire MS-Office suite of applications.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically & internationally.
Demonstrated experience with product & process design for manufacturing & quality. (preferred)
ASQ Certification (Quality Inspector or Quality Technician). (preferred)
Experience in a metals manufacturing. (preferred)

Where You'll Be Located

This is a hybrid position (2-3 days/week in the office, or more when business needs dictate) and will be based in any of our main office locations (North Andover, MA, Hayward, CA, or Phoenix, AZ).

What We’ll Offer

We offer competitive compensation determined by each individual's relevant experience, skills, education and location. We anticipate the base salary for this position to be between $85,000 and $105,000 annually, if located in the San Francisco Bay Area market. In addition to base salary, Enstall employees are eligible for either an annual bonus or commission, depending on their position.

In addition to a competitive benefit package, we offer team members perks such as paid time off (PTO), a long-term incentive plan, 401(k) match, development opportunities, educational assistance, 12 observed company holidays, paid parental leave, and a collaborative, inclusive culture just to name a few!

Who We Hire

Enstall is a global organization and places high value on creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunity for all applicants and staff. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at TalentTeam@enstall.com or by phone at 510-278-9353. Enstall will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

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