Supplier Development Engineer - Plant Quality in Minnesota

The Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) – Plant Quality serves as the frontline guardian against supplier quality challenges within our manufacturing facilities, providing essential support and escalation when needed. The primary focus of the SDE will be to ensure timely responses from suppliers while coordinating on-site assistance as required. Working hand-in-hand with plant Supplier Quality (SQ) teams, the SDE will play a pivotal role in identifying, investigating, and swiftly resolving quality issues, thereby upholding NFI’s high-quality standards.

In addition, the SDE Plant Quality will facilitate the First Article Inspection (FAI) process and manage on-site supplier support as necessary. This role also involves overseeing the implementation of containment measures and ensuring thorough follow-ups and resolutions for Supplier Corrective Action Notices (SCANs/8Ds) and Supplier Chargebacks. In this vital position, your analytical skills and ability to effectively...