Supply/Procurement/Quality Engineers - VA/VE

One of our clients has retained us to find Supply Engineers for one of their largest divisions located in Minneapolis, MN.

salary: 65k to 90k (depending on level of experience)

Relocation is available.

Client is willing to consider H1bs who are within North America already residing.

Our client is an international, multi billion Tier One manufacturer. The company has enjoyed unusually strong growth over the past six years and has been recognized for its growth and sound management.


The responsibilities for the position include:
Lead project to improve process, delivery and material flows
Provide leadership toward supplier assessment, sourcing strategies, supplier development, Quality systems, and performance improvement.

Drive supplier cost reduction efforts using Value Analysis and Value Engineering techniques.

Support new product introductions and sustaining engineering efforts through DfX methodologies, and qualification/development of a supply base capable of appropriate cost/quality/velocity/technology/service attributes.

Assemble data from remote sources for development/maintenance of appropriate specifications, metrics, and trend analyses; employ

preventive and corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement.

Facilitate incorporation of disadvantaged-, small-, minority/women owned, and low-cost-country business enterprises through development of this supply base toward high performance levels.

Provide support for Supply and Operations in resolving chronic supplier performance issues.

This is an outstanding opportunity with a world class company recognized as one of Fortune magazines "best companies to work for."

if interested, please email bbgummo@comcast.net and mention job id code on this posting.REQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

BA/BS in Engineering or related technical discipline; Masters or MBA a plus

CQE, CQM, CQA, MBB, or other appropriate certification desired

Minimum 5 years experience in an Engineering or Operations role with associated experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Design or Product Engineering, Materials Planning, Production Management and Finance.

Requires leading edge knowledge and demonstrated practical application of quality and reliability concepts, supply chain

management and lean manufacturing, total cost modeling, and six-sigma toolsets.

Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a widely diverse cultural environment and in a large matrix organization

Willing to travel internationally (25%)