Supplier Network Quality Auditor

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

As a Supplier Network Quality Auditor, you will evaluate supplier's capability, performance, and potential in several aspects based on a risk management approach by auditing suppliers. Your main area of responsibility is to support within North American and as an auditor you will coach the supplier together with SQE on making risk mitigation plans. The majority of your time will be spent evaluating suppliers and identifying weaknesses, gaps, and potential risks through the application of different tools such as Supplier Evaluation Models for Automotive purchasing. You will also calibrate with existing lead auditors within the SQE organization by sharing best practices to secure a fact based and robust output from the audits which will be an input for sourcing decisions. This is a senior position which means we are looking for someone with extensive knowledge and the ability to present audit reports to key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have an eye for details but have a good general understanding of the situation, being able to make risk assessments and focus on the right areas. You will be expected to travel frequently (approximately to 3-4 times per month) to visit with the network.

Qualifications of a successful candidate include:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5 years of technical experience needed (extensive experience and strong performance can substitute for academic degree)
• Audit skills and good knowledge of ISO 19011
• A structured approach with good analytical skills, logical thinking, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong continuous improvement skills
• Experience from various production processes
• Sustainability minded
• Good English communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Preventative mindset with leadership to solve problems and to make decisions
• Ability to create networks and to lead cross functional activities within multi-cultural teams
• Ability to work with significant independence but is also a team player

Salary Range: $70,000-80,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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