Supplier Quality Analyst chez Brunswick

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Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.  See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview: 

The Supplier Quality Analyst provides strategic and tactical support to Manufacturing by executing quality activities such as: Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, Supplier development activities, Corrective Actions (SCARS), reporting to maintain and improve customer satisfaction, eliminate errors and improve efficiency.  As a result, the Procurement Team depends on the Supplier Quality Analyst to be fully engaged with the global supply base to ensure that all direct purchased materials meet performance specification requirements and do so over time to eliminate line downs, recalls, or other quality failures resulting in customer dissatisfaction.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. 

Key Responsibilities:

Tactical Supplier Quality: 

Independently, and in collaboration with assigned suppliers within the global supply base, process and execute quality activities.  Maintain effective business communications/relationships with suppliers and internal customers to understand any quality impacts to production to proactively disseminate relevant information to all stakeholders and meet customer expectations and business requirements.  Demonstrated behaviors should include the ability to effectively:

• Serve as a consultative resource and collaborative partner to both customers and suppliers to ensure all needs and expectations are understood and addressed
• Process PPAP submissions to enable timely new product shipments
• Handle tactical quality issues with assigned suppliers
• Review Corrective Action submissions to verify root cause analysis is complete and measures are taken to eliminate future reoccurrence
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely, accurate and consultative manner
• Conduct supplier quality performance analysis and proactively provide insightful information to the Buyer’s desk plan and the category team
• Analyze and evaluate supplier PPM performance to provide optimal solution and/or recommendations for improvement
• Provided quality performance data as required to enable the assessment of past performance, ensure continued efficiency and identify continuous improvement opportunities

Factory Support: 

Independently, and/or in collaboration with others, exercise functional knowledge to effectively and efficiently execute business processes that ensure the support of ongoing production and supplier communications.  Passionately lead fellow employees by communicating the vision, engaging employees and empowering them to become change agents who are prepared and able to successfully lead the organization forward to embrace the future. Demonstrated behaviors should include the ability to effectively:

• Support Manufacturing by performing and/or coordinating the initial sort and/or inspection of suspect parts to maintain production goals
• Issue Corrective Actions to suppliers for identified discrepant materials to ensure suppliers are notified of the issue and root cause analysis can be completed
• Focus on people and inspire trust by not just doing things right, but by doing the right things
• Inspire and motivate people by living out the organization’s vision in their everyday business encounters
• Demonstrate Influential Leadership:
  • Incite action across the entire value stream by mastering the skills of communication and motivation tailored to an individual person
  • Create an atmosphere where people have enormous desire to follow, are fully committed to the organization’s vision, and achieve well beyond the expected goals

Process Management:

Independently, and/or in collaboration with others, exercise functional knowledge to effectively and efficiently execute business processes that ensure the absolute accuracy of system information and supplier communications.  Demonstrated behaviors should include the ability to effectively:

• Document materials rejected due to quality issue to maintain inventory accuracy in MRB
• Verify the materials received correspond to the documentation provided with the shipment
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards relative to warranty agreements
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards.

Supplier Development:

As assigned and in collaboration with others, initiate projects, communicate project updates, identify barriers to project success and implement project plans to provide support to the organization’s objectives and supplier development goals.  Demonstrated behaviors should include the ability to effectively:

• Work directly with suppliers. Perform audits against standards and provide analysis and development plans to improve supplier performance.
• Develop processes and systems with suppliers to assure maintenance/continual improvement of quality on current/service products from suppliers.
• Handle tactical quality issues (spills, PPAP, etc) with assigned suppliers
• Develop risk-based scheduling for proactive supplier evaluations.
• Excel in a cross-functional team environment with buyers, category managers, R&D engineers, and current-product site Supplier Quality engineers.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:  

• Associate’s degree in supply chain management, business, or related field required or technical certifications with equivalent relevant work experience
• 5 + years of experience in a manufacturing, operations, quality engineering environment co-op/intern role is required with 3 + years of experience in engine or engine component manufacturing or assembly is preferred
• Thorough knowledge of blueprint analysis including GD&T
• Understanding of quality concepts & tools to include problem solving techniques
• Excellent communication, collaboration, attention to detail & time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/BA in supply chain management, business, engineering or related field preferred
• ASQ supplier quality technician certified is preferred
• Lean six sigma Green or Black Belt certification with project experience is preferred

The anticipated pay range for this position is $61,400 to $98,600 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job- related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick: 

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards! 

About Mercury Marine:  

Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine® is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser® sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft® electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver® parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com

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