Careers at Qnnect

• Develop and implement materials management strategies, business processes and KPI’s to optimize inventory levels, minimize costs, and ensure timely delivery of materials and information in conjunction with ISO QMS standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality control, to determine material requirements and specifications.
• Establish Supplier Quality Manual policies for onboarding and maintaining relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and pricing to ensure the best value for the organization as well as monitoring supplier performance.
• Monitor and analyze inventory levels, identifying trends and making recommendations for improvement and ensuring accuracy of inventory systems.
• Implement and maintain inventory control systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee the warehouse; receiving, storage, and distribution of materials, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Develop and manage budgets for materials procurement and inventory control identifying opportunities to reduce transportation costs and charges.
• Ensure shipping/receiving compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Support as needed department internal and external related audits any follow-on corrective actions that may arise.
• Continuously evaluate and improve materials management processes and procedures.
• Ensure the success of materials management team, including training and development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials management, inventory control, or a related role
• Certified Supply Chain Certifications a plus

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Proficiency in inventory management software, Macola, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong understanding of export & import compliance, Rohs & Reach Compliance & DFARs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate a team of diverse individuals.
• Required to stand, walk, sit, and type with hands and arms. Required to climb stairs.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Meritec is seeking talented team players in our Painesville, Ohio facility who are committed to pushing the boundaries of interconnect technology performance and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future.

The Process Engineer is primarily responsible for supporting engineering, quality and manufacturing to effectively translate new product requirements and processes to the manufacturing floor. This position is also responsible for identifying, developing and delivering improvement solutions for existing product while maintaining or improving quality standards.

• Review customer drawings, specifications and requirements to ensure manufacturability of developed items and optimization of production processes.
• Partner with the design review team to develop processes for prototypes and further scale it to production requirements.
• Establish sampling plans and test methodologies/requirements for new product development with QA.
• Establish manufacturing routings and labor standards for new products and update existing routings as needed to accurately represent the actual manufacturing process.
• Aid in the new product development process by assisting engineering and quality with Process Flow
• Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans and associated documentation to ensure proper translation of requirements to the manufacturing floor.
• Design and develop processes and work instructions to optimize efficient process flow and reduce process and/or product variability and improve process capability.
• Drive continuous improvements by developing and implementing systems and process improvements that optimize all phases of the manufacturing process. Share lessons learned proactively and train other engineers on process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial/mechanical engineering, electrical engineering preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of prior applicable experience
• Experience with 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred) and eagerness to learn new software
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Ability to interpret customer drawings, specifications, models (CAD), and layout reports
• Manufacturing automation and/or PLC programming abilities/knowledge a plus
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to interact with all company functions including Engineering, Quality and Production
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas, concepts, and procedures to all levels within the organization, from employees on the shop floor to peers on cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects and excellent time management skills
• Self-motivated, innovative, creative, and resourceful

• Healthcare benefits effective day-one of full-time employment
• Fully paid life insurance effective day-one of full-time employment
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k) employer match 100% vested at 3 months
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Positive culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion