Sourcing Quality Engineer

Company: Bradken Americas And Europe
Location: Mesa
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

13th May, 2023

Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a 3000-strong workforce, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us positioned firmly as global leaders in the wear solutions market for the resources sector.

As our Sourcing Quality Engineer (SQE), you will be responsible for coordinating suppliers and verifying product quality standards per Bradken's requirements, including all agreed contractual obligations.

As an experienced SQE, you will conduct capability assessments that verify supplier qualifications and regular site-based vendor audits to measure ongoing technical compliance. With a heavy focus on continuous improvement, you will provide technical capability within the Product Sourcing team to deliver sourcing channels that are compliant, flexible (low risk), consistent (DOTIF), sustainable, and low-cost.

You will be an expert in sourcing, you will identify and qualify suppliers, audit compliance, and identify and monitor supplier performance per the audit schedule. As an excellent communicator with stakeholder engagement skills, you will serve as the liaison for suppliers and assist with internal and external technical queries.

You will be responsible for conducting product first-article inspections and generating first-article inspection reports; submitting them for review and approval, you will achieve the highest standard of outcomes at every stage of the project. With an eye for detail, you will conduct problem-solving and root-cause analysis to understand and rectify the nature of casting defects.

Key Technical Criteria:

• Relevant tertiary education in engineering, ideally in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or Materials (required)
• Demonstrated experience in a steel and/or iron foundry environment working with cast products or similar heavy industrial manufacturing processes in a Product Sourcing role is essential or related experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents such as drawings, specifications, and CAD models
• Ability to perform quality audits on suppliers to assure products and services meet all applicable Bradken and/or local regulatory standards
• Proficient English Skills (written and verbal) required
• Spanish Speaking will be a plus This role is based in Phoenix,Arizona, USA.
  
  This role offers plenty of opportunity for career progression into other parts within Bradken.
  
  Why join our team at Bradken?
  We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.
  
  Benefits:
  • Career Progression and Growth Opportunities
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
  • Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Bradken
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • Annual Performance Bonus
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities
  • Employee Discounts to hundreds of top-name brands.
    100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead
    
    Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
    
    Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.
    
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