Supplier Quality Engineer

Title: Supplier Quality Engineer**Location:** **Plymouth MN****Duration: 6 months****Payrate: $31-38/hr.****RESPONSIBILITIES**+ This position is responsible for improve supplier quality through supplier improvement plans and execution of them, coaching and other supplier engineering activities+ Verification of effective supplier corrective actions+ Support quarterly site management review board and prepare data pertaining to material and supplier controls+ Support site audits+ Supplier related complaint investigations+ Article quality assessments (AQA)+ Assure timely resolution of Supplier quality and technical issues+ Coaching of suppliers through validations+ Process ownership for supplier quality metric+ Visit Suppliers related to quality and technical issues audits+ Assure timely resolution of Supplier quality and technical issues+ Provide input for supply plan within new product introduction process+ Develop and implement supplier process and system improvement plans+ Develop and maintain supplier quality metrics+ Article quality assessments (AQA)+ Coaching of suppliers through validations+ Process ownership for supplier quality metric+ Up to 25% travel requirement**Position Requirements** :+ Scientific University Degree (BS degree) required+ Experience/familiarity with regulated product quality system requirements, i.e. ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 14971, and other applicable standards+ Minimum of 1-4 years engineering work experience in a Process, Quality, or Supplier Quality function+ Proficient computer skills including electronic mail, project management, record keeping, and routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.+ Effective facilitation skills to lead discussions around root cause analysis, driving to consensus and resolution of identified non-conformances??? Must be able to read and understand component/product specifications???+ Practical knowledge and experience in statistical analysis, problem-solving, Corrective and Preventive Action, Quality Plans, PFMEA, and manufacturing process validation+ Experience with supplier quality systems and processes including Supplier Corrective Actions (SCAR), Supplier Quality Agreements, , Supplier Transitions, and Product Change Notifications+ Strong working knowledge of current international and company regulatory compliance requirements and operating procedures, including (but not limited to) FDA, ISO 13485, MDSAP, European Medical Device Directive and Medical Device Regulation, and applicable industry standards.**Why Kelly?**As a Kelly employee, you'll have access to premier perks, including:+ Kelly-sponsored Affordable Care Act health care coverage available to eligible employees+ Group insurance options+ Service bonus plan+ Holiday pay plan+ Weekly electronic pay options+ Online training campus that provides more than 3,000 free courses to help improve and develop skills+ Outstanding online employee community Corporate discounts+ Transportation Spending Accounts+ Offered and coordinated by EnrollVB These plans are not sponsored by Kelly Services.**APPLY NOW !!!****Why Kelly** **??** **?**Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. With Kelly?? Engineering, our experts connect you with leading organizations where you can learn and grow, collaborate on innovative projects, and keep your skills sharp with top technology. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects, or are looking for something more long-term, we're here every step of the way to find your dream engineering job.**About Kelly** **??**At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.