Infiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ticker: WMS, NYSE).

The majority of our products are produced almost entirely from recycled resins. Infiltrator’s recycling operation is among the country’s top twenty producers / consumers of recycled resins and among only a few of whom consume 100% of that resin in the finished products produced. Infiltrator operates some of largest molding machines and robotics producing the largest plastic molded parts in the world. IWT has always and continues to compete on innovation; we hold over 200 patents.

NOW HIRING a Supplier Quality Engineer at our Winchester, Ky campus.

Summary:

This position is responsible for ensuring suppliers provide products and materials that conform to product specifications and quality plans. This position works with the suppliers to develop and implement systems and procedures which ensure a continuous supply of quality products to IWT. This position will conduct supplier audits virtually or at their facilities. This position will implement corrective actions when requirements are not met.  Assists in the design and implementation of test methods for controlling purchased item quality. Leads cross functional teams to ensure compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead a supplier qualification and certification program for all purchased products and materials in support of ISO 9001 for control of suppliers
• Audit the suppliers’ processes and procedures to ensure compliance to best-in-class practices in the manufacture and/or supply of items to IWT
• Work with and educate under-performing suppliers to improve their processes which they employ to provide products to IWT that meet the requirements at a competitive price   
• Create and manage Quality Plans and Work Instructions for purchased items
• Acquire and manage the test results from suppliers for proof of compliance
• Implement quality systems and processes to control the quality of the purchased items in compliance with ISO 9001
• Develop KPIs and report monthly supplier performance metrics
• Keep Supplier Score Cards current and in compliance with ISO 9001
• Utilize measurement data to develop a continuous improvement quality action plan with a clear definition of objectives and associated actions with timelines
• Resolve quality issues through DMAIC six-sigma methods
• Employ a methodology of continuous improvement with the supplier base
• Oversee and perform trials on supplied products
• Maintain documentation for approved suppliers at IWT, Delta Treatment Systems, EZflow, and Presby Environmental
• Work with manufacturing and suppliers to review customer concerns that involve supplied products. Create and respond with corrective actions to issues that involve a supplied product.
• Work with purchasing to identify, qualify, and verify potential suppliers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree four-year college or university
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in quality related field
• Knowledge of ISO 9001
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and ERP systems
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Certified Quality Engineer from ASQ preferred
• Able to travel 10% of the time via commercial transportation
• Have a passport or able to obtain a passport for travel to other countries

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

 Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.