OVERVIEW:
The QA Engineer is responsible for maintaining smooth operations at equipment and material supplier facilities. They are adept at identifying and solving problems and possess solid communication and managerial skills.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for investigating, analyzing, and solving issue in quality, production and control at a supplier facilities.
• Perform video calls with suppliers to explain CAF requirements for alignment in advance of supplier audits/visits.
• Performs supplier audits and creates associated reports for both general QMS and special processes.
• Provides approval for supplier homologation when auditing new suppliers and/or special process suppliers.
• Represents sourcing and procurement in projects, acts as an active member on the project teams and interfaces and collaborates closely with related project sub-functions like engineering, industrial planning, project planning etc. to achieve common procurement and project objectives.
• Performs FAIs and source inspections at supplier facilities and creates associated reports.
• Participates is supplier selection.
• Participates in technical project reviews to orient and influence technical decisions according to global cost of purchase and risk evaluation considerations.
• Manages implementation and tracking for supplier FMIs.
• Performs weekly MRB (Material Review Board) to drive non-conformances (NCR) to closure.
• Creates/reviews MQRs (material quality reports), shares reports with suppliers, and drives corrective action to prevent repeat issues on future deliveries
• Participates/assists with receiving inspection area management
• Works within the company ERP system

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Procurement, or related field required or equivalent experience in a US military branch
• Possess an understanding for RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) Analysis
• Strong skills in supplier and customer relations as well as management
• Strong technical skills for creating reports.
• Microsoft Software suite, specifically Excel knowledge is a must.

• Quality System
• Occupational Hazards Prevention System
• Railway Safety Management System
• Environmental System
• Human Resources Policies

• At least five years of professional experience with preferably one supply chain function (procurement, sourcing, and quality)
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain (Sourcing, Procurement & Logistics) processes and best practices
• Knowledge about related engineering functions and processes preferred
• Exposure to project and contract management desired
• Analytical skills and strong planning skills
• Ability to build up constructive relationships, resilience and focus, influencing, networking, strong communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Adequate presentation, negotiation, organizational and time management skills with the ability to work autonomously and creatively
• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude with a company driven focus

• Shall report all injuries/illnesses to their supervisor that occur at work, the day of the incident
• Shall report any unsafe conditions that are identified in their respective work area to their supervisor
• Shall comply with all CAF USA safety policies, procedures, and requirements that are communicated to them, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures
• Shall wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is communicated and supplied to them
• Shall keep their respective work area clean and orderly at all times
• Shall attend all CAF USA required training as soon as possible before the start of their assigned work
• Shall NOT operate any CAF USA equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts) until certified to do so

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.