Supplier Quality Representative - Electrical - SGS

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Supplier Quality Representative will visit vendor/supplier shops to perform surveillance activities as defined by the quality surveillance assignment, verify that equipment and/or materials comply with the defined attributes of recognized codes and standards and  procurement document requirements, document and communicate non-conformances with the supplier and project supplier quality personnel, and collaborate with the supplier and project supplier quality personnel to identify a course of action to achieve satisfactory disposition of non-conformances.

Responsibilities:

The Supplier Quality Representative will represent the client in performing quality surveillance activities defined by the assignment scope to verify through monitoring, observation, document review, and selective hands-on inspection, that supplier furnished material and equipment conforms to the technical and quality requirements of the procurement documents. Acting in this capacity, the Supplier Quality Representative will perform the following activities:

• Reviews the procurement requirements with supplier representatives to ensure they are understood and implemented.
• Monitors supplier personnel activities including the witnessing of operations, inspections, examinations or tests to verify purchase order/material requisition requirements have been met.
• Reviews supplier generated documentation and records to verify conformance to procurement document requirements.
• Documents and communicates material and equipment found to be nonconforming and collaborates with the supplier and project supplier quality personnel to identify a course of action to achieve satisfactory disposition of disclosed non-conformances.
• Releases conforming material for shipment and notifies other functional organizations to assist in coordination of their release-related activities.
• Reports the results of quality surveillance activities to provide the project personnel and the client/customer with the status of surveillance activities.

• Associate degree, or in the absence of a degree, equivalent of two years of full time college coursework in a related discipline plus 500 hours of in-shop related experience performing surveillance, quality control/ assurance, and/or inspection in an electrical or electronic manufacturing/production setting.
• Two years of experience performing surveillance, quality control/assurance, and/or inspection in an electrical or electronic manufacturing/production setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or the absence of a diploma or equivalent, 1000 hours of in-shop related experience performing surveillance, quality control/assurance, and/or inspection in an electrical or electronic manufacturing/production setting.
• Ability to work under moderate supervision.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret specifications, engineering drawings, and wiring diagrams/schematics.
• Working knowledge of computer skills including Word, Excel, electronic submission of reports and assignment tracking, and camera utilization.
• Foundational knowledge in the fabrication and/or inspection of cable and wire harness assemblies, and wire terminations in electrical equipment assemblies.  
• Foundational knowledge in electrical cable and equipment testing (continuity, dielectric withstanding voltage, insulation resistance, ground resistance, bonding, etc.).
• Willingness and ability to climb ladders and utilize safety equipment and PPE as required.
• Familiarity and/or certification in IPC/WHMA-A-620 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620-S (space addendum) E.
• Willingness and ability to travel to vendor sites. Some assignments may require weekly travel of 6-8 hours.
• Include industry certifications with your resume.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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