Jobs at Nortech Systems, Inc. (Now Hiring) — 3 open

About Nortech Systems
Nortech Systems is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical products. We proudly serve mission critical markets, including medical imaging, medical devices, industrial, and aerospace & defense. Nortech delivers exceptional value by solving complex challenges through innovative, customized engineering, design, manufacturing, and data management solutions. We are committed to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring we meet the unique needs of the customers we serve. 

Our team is focused on delivering lifesaving products from medical devices which detect and treat cancer to mission-critical components for airplanes and submarines. Nortech’s customers include some of the biggest names in industry, medical devices and aerospace and defense. We take pride in our team’s role in making products that make a difference.

The pay range for this role is $25.28 - $29.74. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other candidate qualifications.

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Coordinate as needed with Supply Chain leadership, Engineering and Operations to understand product or service requirements, materials needed, budget allowances, schedule, and other decision factors.
• Research, identify and evaluate potential vendors/suppliers as assigned.
• Confer with vendors/suppliers to quote, negotiate contracts and obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
• Assist with analyzing quotations; negotiating prices and terms with vendors/suppliers; and recommending vendors/suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness.
• Review and place Purchase Orders (POs) or bid requests as directed.
• Initiate POs and amendments for parts, services, and/or specialized tools/parts; arrange for submission and inspection of sample tools/products as assigned; coordinate closely with Engineering to ensure timely execution of sourcing activities.
• Assist with maintaining and evaluating vendor/supplier performance data.
• Contact vendors/suppliers and work to address discrepancies with quantity, quality and deliveries.
• Interface with all departments, recommend changes and resolve problems and/or issues with material and purchasing needs.
• Coordinate as directed with manufacturing on schedule changes, priorities and issues, and contacts vendors/suppliers as necessary for order status or updates.
• Coordinate quality matters, engineering or manufacturing changes and/or other changes between the Company and vendors/suppliers as requested.
• Create and maintain material masters.
• Assist with managing inventory levels and turns.
• Participate in JIT/Kanban programs with suppliers as requested.
• Maintain and communicate forecasts to suppliers, study market prices and trends, and inform management as appropriate.
• Participate in supplier development projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Demonstrate and support Nortech’s Mission, Core Values, policies and procedures at all times.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Certain positions at Nortech require access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently, all applicants must be US Citizens, or US Permanent Residents (“green card holders”), and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights, to be considered for a position.