Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications. The company has been in business for over 75 years and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services. Gutor's products are designed to meet the demanding needs of industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation. The company also has a global presence with over 600 employees in more than 30 countries and branches in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the U.S.A to name a few.

Gutor is committed to providing its customers with the best possible support. The company has a team of experienced engineers and technicians who are available to help with any problems that may arise.

Main responsibilities:

Provide strategic support to the Supply Chain Manager in the assessment and qualification of suppliers, contributing to the structured development and optimization of the supply chain. Participate in the Supplier Approval Module (SAM) process, follow the SAM supplier status to ensure the improvement of the plant supplier panel, implement Supply Qualification Module (SQM) and the Supplier performance (SPM) at the level of the plant (Outside Group and Inside Group suppliers) Implement the qualification of the part through the Part Product Evaluation Plan (PPEP) within the Product Evolution Process (ROHS, etc.) and participate actively to the Production Part Evaluation Process (PPEP) with the develop and optimize process (formerly known as PMP and PEP), ensure the effectiveness of PPEP for Supplies delivered to the plant, manage the incoming inspection process and optimize it, monitor supplier quality performance at the plant level and report it, check the effectiveness of the supplier's actions, escalate to the Supplier Quality & Development team when needed Implement the containment, corrective and preventives actions to solve the technical part quality issues of the plant using the 8D methodology, manage supplier claims in alignment with company procedures.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (electrical, mechanical or electronic).

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply quality assurance within the electrical or power electronics industry.

• Demonstrated experience in supplier qualification, supplier audits and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) process.

• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control principles and production operations.

• Certified SAM Auditor or equivalent qualification, with demonstrated experience in supplier audit and assessment processes.

• Experience with Production Part Evaluation Process (PPEP) or equivalent part qualification procedures.

• Strong leadership skills

• Ability to communicate efficiently

Preferred qualifications:

• Master`s degree in a relevant field.

• Certified in Six Sigma methodologies.

• Accredited ISO 9001 Lead or Internal Auditor.

• Experience with printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) or battery technologies.

Personal attributes:

• Sense of urgency

• Results-oriented

• Strong organizational skills

• Effectively manage multiple tasks, priorities and projects simultaneously

• Drives continuous improvement initiatives

Position type:

This is a full-time, salaried/exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

What we offer:

• The base salary range for this position is $95,000-$115,000 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Paid holidays

• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation

• 401(k) plan: up to 6% company matching contribution

• Cigna Dental and Vision Insurance

• FSA and HSA savings account options

• Basic Life and AD&D​ Insurance

• Voluntary supplemental life insurance

• Health &; Fitness Reimbursement

Travel Required:

Availability to travel 20% of the time nationally. Occasional international travel required.

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, stand, talk and hear.

Gutor is an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.