Supplier Quality Test Technician

Briggs & Stratton, LLC.
United States, New York, Sherrill
Jan 11, 2025
Position Description Ensures purchased product or service meets the established standards of quality including reliability, usability and performance. Assists in more advanced SQE functions. Provides analysis of data for the purpose of informing and problem solving. Job Responsibilities Performs supplier quality assurance assignments and projects; assists in Quality Management System documentation activities; maintains up to date documentation; compiles quality reports in regard to purchased product and/or vendor performance Completes the coordination of less complex Vendor and/or purchased part analysis studies Assists in the isolation and elimination of purchased part issues; assists with Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) as needed Assists in the development of basic product/process procedures. Performs basic analysis used in problem solving. Assists as a liaison of expertise regarding Supplier Quality Issues with internal customers as necessary Assists in PPAP process and APQP Assists with Vendor communications related to NCM, PPAP, and Deviations. Assists with NPD activities as necessary. In conjunction, with SQE develops appropriate quality inspection plans for Incoming Inspection. Performs other duties as assigned Job Skills Requirements Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Working knowledge and background of manufacturing processes Demonstrated time management, prioritization, organizational and planning skills Ability to work with general supervision either individually or in a team environment Ability to problem solve Fluent in English Experience Requirements AAA in Engineering Tech, Business, or equivalent education and/or experience Physical & Environmental Requirements Some physical demand; often lifts light weight material. Rarely lifting/moving average weight (25-50 lbs/11-27 kgs) material. Generally good working conditions. Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours) Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Simplicity, Billy Goat, Allmand, SimpliPhi, Branco and Victa brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents. Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.