Strategic Supplier Quality - Mechanical
Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Quality Assurance
In short
Responsibilities
- Drives mechanical / thermal equipment supplier quality improvement initiatives.
- Supports supplier selection and conducts supplier audits for the region.
- Leads part qualification processes through product quality plans, equipment inspections, factory witness testing, and manufacturing process qualifications.
- Assesses equipment quality and manufacturing processes to ensure suppliers meet Microsoft capabilities and requirements.
- Addresses non-conformances and mitigates escaping defects that may impact sites.
- Develops critical supplier engagement strategies to proactively address gaps.
- Drives root cause analysis of equipment failures and supplier non-conformances whilst developing suppliers to mitigate risks to Microsoft.
- Provides technical support and guidance for improving equipment quality and supplier development.
- Partners with NPI, category management, supply chain, engineering, construction, and vendors to identify equipment quality performance gaps, opportunities for improvements, testing protocols, and implement corrective actions at suppliers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field AND technical engineering experience OR master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field AND technical engineering experience.
- Demonstrated experience in supplier Lifecycle management and application of quality tools.
- Demonstrated experience in supplier qualification and performance management.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in Quality, Manufacturing, process improvement or related experience in electrical system equipment such as LV/MV, PDUs, Transformers, UPS, etc.
- Technical knowledge, ideally with experience in multiple sectors and industries.
- Experience with data center operations, EPC, or mission critical equipment.
- Experience with manufacturing environments, technical specifications.
- Lean 6 Sigma Greenbelt / Gemba experience.
- ASQ Certification.
Benefits
- Typical base pay range for this role across United Kingdom is £74,700.00 - £122,600.00 per year.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
- Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/united-kingdom-corporate-pay.html
Skills
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Company
MicrosoftJob Posted
5 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Salary
£74,700 – £122,600 / year
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
United Kingdom
Qualification
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