Supplier Quality Technician
- Employer
- Digi-Key Electronics
- Location
- Thief River Falls, MN
- Salary
- Join our team!
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- Industry
- Skilled and Trades
- Role
- Mechanic/Technician
- Job Type
- Long-Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Position Overview
The Supplier Quality Technician partners with Supplier Quality Engineers to provide technical information, audit results, and evaluate Digi-Key supply chain objectives in support of process requirements and conformity. The Supplier Quality Technician is responsible for managing multiple small to medium size projects concurrently. The position's focus is to effectively plan, execute, organize, and report to project teams and suppliers to achieve a high level of continuous improvement opportunities and quality in delivering improvements that provide exceptional business value to the organization. This is considered an essential onsite role, which requires regular onsite attendance. Time-in-Role requirement is minimum of six months.
This is considered an essential onsite role, which requires regular onsite attendance.
Responsibilities
Must be able to...
- Manage multiple small to medium size projects concurrently
- Drive immediate supplier containment and resolution of quality issues utilizing disciplined problem solving, lean best practices and technical expertise
- Document data - Assist in the development and maintenance of the document and data collection systems both internally and with Digi-Key suppliers
- Quality Audits - Participate in quality audits that can include Internal Quality system/process audits
- Perform process reviews, first article inspections ensuring procured product meets specification requirements, process needs, and contractual requirements
- Qualify new supplier sources by performing Quality Management System first article assessments and special process surveys
- Other duties as assigned including but not limited to possible reallocation of efforts to other organizations per business need and management reques t.
Other Typical Tasks May also Include:
- Taking on additional responsibilities from Supplier Quality Engineer and Program Leader.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Minimum/Essential Qualifications:
- Typically, 1-2 years of experience working at Digi-Key with experience in Operational Excellence or seen as a key lead in driving innovative change in the various business functions.
- Strong understanding of the various functions of Digi-Key, how they work together as well as the industry Digi-Key operates in.
- Knowledge of Digi-Key brand and its principles.
- Understand internal and customer requirements and work cross-functionally to build quality into products, processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of the industry, organization and solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Product Design & Development, Business Development, Business Administration or similar area of study or equivalent, relevant work experience.
Digi-Key Electronics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Digi-Key Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.
If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com .
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Company
As one of the fastest-growing electronic component distributors in the world, Digi-Key is ramping up. And we’re giving quality people lots of opportunities to grow. Here, you can find a role that fits your future with career development resources and an industry-leading benefits package including an $18/hour starting wage for full-time entry level positions with an additional $2,000 sign-on bonus. No matter where life takes you, Digi-Key is the kind of place you’ll want to stay put.
BENEFITS & PERKS:
We believe in hiring the best people - and offering a benefits package that makes them want to stay for the long term. Check out the benefits and perks you'll receive as a valued Digi-Key employee.
- Health Insurance Plan
- On-Site Clinic - save time and money without a co-pay or a need to clock out
- Relocation Assistance - you could be eligible for relocation assistance
- 401(k) - with matching funds
- Flexible Spending Account - enables you to pay for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses.
- Time Off - competitive time off to meet your needs
- Website
- http://www.digikeycareers.com/
- Telephone
- 888-671-1725
- Location
-
701 Brooks Avenue South
Thief River Falls
Minnesota
56701
United States
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