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OurControls Divisiondesigns and manufactures high quality, comprehensive solutions that reliably perform for some of the most demanding markets in the world, serving the medical, off-highway, and military / aerospace customers with switches, grips, and joysticks.\nAs a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness … as a result, our growth continues! \nEmployees are our greatest asset, which is why we share our company’s profits to celebrate our collective success.\nAs a privately-owned company, we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term business success.\nWe are proudly American!\n\nSpecifically, we are seeking experience with …\nPartnering closely with purchasing, engineering, and production to ensure materials meet quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements\nPPAP/FAI, 8D, FMEA and SPC\nElectrical and audio/acoustical principles\nElectronic and cable assemblies, switches, connectors and acoustic components\nITAR, ATEX/IS, RoHS, REACH and PFAS\nApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.\nOurSupplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will ensure the quality and reliability of the materials and services we source from external suppliers, helping protect OTTO’s reputation and the performance of our products.\nThe SQE will put quality assurance processes in place, conduct supplier audits, and work with suppliers to resolve and prevent quality issues. They will partner closely with purchasing, engineering and production to make sure materials meet OTTO’s quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.\nThe Supplier Quality Engineer will:\nSupport OTTO’s supplier quality system so that materials and services from external suppliers meet applicable quality, regulatory and industry standards, as well as OTTO’s supplier quality requirements.\nConduct supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with product and system requirements.\nParticipate in supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.\nAnalyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.\nMonitor and report on supplier quality performance and key performance indicators.\nMaintain supplier quality documentation and records.\nSupport supplier approval and onboarding.\nWork with suppliers to resolve quality issues, including root cause analysis and supplier corrective actions (SCARs).\nProvide suppliers with technical support and guidance on quality matters.\nLead or participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings.\nAbout you - What you’ll bring to the table:\nBachelor’s degree in Quality, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.\nMinimum 3 years of supplier quality experience in a manufacturing environment.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent attention to detail.\nProficiency in statistical analysis and quality control tools.\nWorking knowledge of PPAP/FAI, 8D, FMEA and SPC.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to lead cross-functional teams.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities.\nBasic understanding of electrical and audio/acoustical principles.\nFamiliarity with the types of components OTTO sources, such as electronic and cable assemblies, switches, connectors and acoustic components.\nBasic understanding of applicable regulations such as ITAR, ATEX/IS, RoHS, REACH and PFAS.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\nAbility to travel up to 30%, domestic and international.\nPreferred: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE); Six Sigma certification a plus.\nPreferred: Experience working with non-US-based suppliers.\nBona Fide Occupational Qualification: A visual acuity test and color vision screening will be conducted following offer acceptance. Employment is contingent upon achieving a minimum visual acuity score of 20/25 in both eyes and successfully passing the color vision screening. \nWhat OTTO offers for this specific position:\nThe hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.\n· Target base salary hiring range: $75,000 to $95,000, based on qualifications and experience.\n· Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it’s fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO’s profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.\n· Vacation: 80 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.\n\nOTTO’s Benefits:\nHealth:\nMedical Insurance-\no HMO Plan\no Standard PPO Plan\no Enhanced PPO Plan\no High Deducible PPO Plan\no FSA, LFSA, and HSA\nDental Insurance-\no Base Plan\no Buy-Up Plan\nVision Insurance\n401(k) with a company match\nLife insurance:\no Life/AD&D\no Voluntary Life/AD&D\no Short-Term Disability\no Long-Term Disability\n10 paid holidays\nCompany picnic\nHoliday party\nAND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!\n\nTo review all of OTTO’s available opportunities, please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:\nhttps://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/\nOTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran\nFederal Notices\nFederal EEOC - Know Your Rights\nNLRB Notice\nE-Verify\nRequest for Assistance / Reasonable Accommodation:\nIf you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the online application process. 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