Overall management of the Supplier Quality function including management and technical guidance of the staff, development, execution and maintenance of relevant systems such as supplier evaluation, qualification and approval, supplier surveillance and handling of supplier nonconforming material and corrective actions. Work closely with other functions including Design and Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Product Support to ensure a high quality and reliability levels are achieved for purchased parts and outsourced services. Development and execution of continuous improvement projects to improve the quality of the supply base. Responsibilities include Planning, development, execution and maintenance of the supplier quality management systems including Development and Maintenance of Supplier Quality Requirements; Support the Supplier evaluation, qualification and approval Process; and Development and maintenance of the approved vendors list (AVL). Planning, development, execution and maintenance of the supplier quality surveillance programs including: Supplier Audit Program, Supplier Performance monitoring, and Supplier Rating System and Reporting. Interface with parts, materials and outsourcing suppliers on all quality issues. Work with Procurement to ensure that relevant quality requirements are included in the purchase orders. Chairing of the Supplier MRB, disposition of supplier nonconforming products and execution of the Supplier Corrective Action System. Support the New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from a supplier quality perspective. Skills and knowledge require a thorough knowledge of Supplier Quality Assurance programs including; selection, qualification, development, auditing and surveillance. Applied experience in statistics and statistical process control. Supervisory / management experience in a Supplier Quality Assurance function and a medium to high volume manufacturing environment. Degree /Diploma in Engineering, Technology or related. Design for six sigma training is an asset.

Location: Winnipeg, MB