Supplier Specialist

At Re:Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions. 

We operate an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation. 

The way we operate is as important as the work we do. It's guided by The Re:Build Way, 16 principles that shape how we collaborate with each other, partner with our customers and vendors, and contribute to the communities where we operate. (link to The Re:Build Way principles) 

Tekna was founded in 1988 in the heart of Southwest Michigan where creative vision and hard work laid the foundation for a business that continues to grow in a rapidly evolving industry. The rigor and attention to detail that comes with designing for the medical industry has awarded us success in supporting both major companies and start-ups from early stage development to commercialization. The same principles apply as we've expanded to serve customers in a wide variety of other industries including consumer and industrial goods, electronics, and appliances. Tekna's project portfolio is incredibly diverse covering medical, life science, consumer and industrial product categories. Tekna is largely client-focused offering design consulting, contract manufacturing and original equipment manufacturing services. Tekna's cross-functional teams include Design Engineering, Industrial Design, CAD, Procurement, Production and Quality which offers a friendly and supportive team atmosphere.

The Supplier Specialist is responsible for performing incoming inspection of materials upon receipt, ensuring proper identification and disposition of those materials, and supporting Supplier Quality functions by handling administrative and documentation activities related to nonconforming material, complaints, PPAP tracking, and quality agreements. The Quality Specialist ensures accurate, timely documentation, inspection, and audit support.

- Perform incoming inspection of raw materials when received

- Accurately document the results of inspection

- Work with appropriate personnel to determine disposition of nonconforming material found at incoming inspection

- Document rejected materials

- Properly identify materials after inspection

- Perform first article inspections as directed

- Assist in evaluation of returns as directed

- Document nonconforming materials within the quality system and assist with gathering information to support disposition determination

- Assist in maintaining and tracking supplier corrective action documentation and follow-up status

- Track and document PPAP submissions and status on behalf of the Supplier Quality Engineer

- Support complaint investigations by gathering records, data, and documentation as directed

- Provide support for audit-related activities as directed (e.g., gathering records, preparing documentation, logistics)

- Support supplier qualification and monitoring activities

- Collaborate with various internal and external personnel to investigate causes of non-conformances, minimize cost of quality, and strive for continuous improvement. 

- Read blueprints

- Computer literacy

- Ability to use the Faro arm

- Ability to drive the forklift

- Communication skills, both written and verbal

- Organizational skills

- Proficiency, or willingness to develop, with software programs, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

- Ability to prioritize tasks based on customer expectations and impact to Tekna

- Self-starter with attention to detail

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.  Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@ReBuildmanufacturing.com or you may call us at 617.909.6275.