Supplier Quality Engineer 1 (Franklin Park, IL)

Sloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions. We manufacture water-efficient products including flush valves, electronic faucets, soap dispensing and sink systems along with vitreous china fixtures for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide.

With the development of Sloan’s growing product portfolio and continuous improvement initiatives, Sloan Valve Company is in need for a Supplier Quality Engineer I. This role will be based out of our Franklin Park, IL office and will report to our Global Supplier Quality Manager. The Supplier Quality Engineer I will ensure procured components meet customer requests and support the core business, while driving continuous improvement. Within this role, one will be expected to actively troubleshoot and participate in cross functional improvement initiatives. There will be a need to expeditiously investigate production issues and support incoming inspection.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor & maintain quality systems, testing, & inspection activities designed to assure that products meet the print specifications.
• Optimize the inspection process in collaboration with inspection personnel.
• Initiate external corrective actions and follow up through to the closure to reduce the effect on production.
• Collaborate within activities in qualifying, developing, certifying, and assisting both internal and external suppliers and Vendors.
• Utilize Statistical data to identify and resolve problems. Lead problem solving teams that focus on problem prevention and variance reduction.
• Own and drive the facilitation and completion of PPAP’s with new or resourced products.
• Audit, modify, standardize best inspection practices.
• Maintain detailed reports on supplier quality, including defect rates and specifics relating to the flaws.
• Perform regular quality control audits to ensure vendors continue to work incompliance with Sloan standards.
• Review and evaluate supplier quality data including scrap to identify process improvements opportunities within the supply chain.
• Collect, document, and present Key performance indicators related to supplier performance to management.
• Investigate production issues with supplier products to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Direct work instructions for Inspectors, Technicians, and employees assigned to the quality function.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s engineering degree or field science related degree.
• Competency in statistical analysis (Excel or Minitab).
• Good written and oral skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SSGB – Six Sigma green belt
• ISO experience
• GD&T experience

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• A choice of Medical (with Health Savings Account), Dental, Vision, Rx Insurance for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Company paid Basic Life and AD & D Insurance, Basic Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Well-being Programs.
• Paid time off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Vacation time, Paid Sick time, Paid Military Leave, and Paid Volunteer time away from work.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Parking and Transit Accounts, and Tuition Reimbursement benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.
• Employee Service Anniversary Awards and Employee Recognition Programs.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

YOU Belong at Sloan. We are intentional in building an inclusive culture that embraces different voices, ideas, and backgrounds. We commit to continuing this ever-growing journey with and for our employees, customers, partners, and community. We are better together when we can be ourselves.

We Are Proud Partners With the Chicago Cubs

We are a Legacy Partner of the Chicago Cubs and we are proud to be the organization’s official water efficiency partner! Through this relationship, which includes the naming rights to Sloan Park, the Cubs’ Spring Training facility in Mesa, Arizona, we have had the opportunity to promote our brand and continue our water conservation efforts in the city of Chicago and around the world.

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For additional company information please visit our website at www.sloan.com.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer.