Engineer, Supplier Development

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Engineer, Supplier Development
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Manager, Supply Chain (Supplier Development)

Summary

This is a professional and technical position involving the primary focus on improvement of supplier quality and performance.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Responsible for complete, thorough, accurate and timely supplier PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions according to AIAG requirements.
• Interface with supplier & SPI product development & manufacturing teams to develop supplier statement of work documents (SSOW) that are complete and appropriate.
• Support Supplier APQP (Advanced Product & Quality Planning) process to develop suppliers and products to the point of successful/on-time PPAP and full production readiness based on Summit and Customer needs.
• Ensure that suppliers to Summit Polymers have the necessary quality systems and resources to meet SPI requirements prior to and after start of production.
• Validates supplier systems through on-site validation audits & launch readiness assessments.
• Problem solve in conjunction with SPI Plant and corporate personnel to resolve supplier quality, delivery and other performance issues.
• Travel to SPI or Supplier locations as necessary to resolve issues or to attend launch readiness assessments, run@rates, VA/VE initiatives, etc.
• Collections and analyzes quality data and develops reports as needed for senior management review.
• Proactively work to improve the performance of suppliers that score poorly on the SPI Supplier performance evaluation system.
• Aids in the maintenance, approval and development of material specifications, vendor instructions, quality assurance procedures and other related documents to continuously improve our quality systems and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education And Experience

• College graduate, preferably in an engineering curriculum or equivalent training in a quality related environment automotive preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Quality engineering role, ASQC certification at CQT level or attain that level after hire.

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience in Manufacturing Operations
• Excellent ability to proactively recognize problems and resolve them at all levels of the organization with a positive attitude
• Able to serve as a model of integrity and ethical behavior
• Able to work in an organized, efficient manner with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and follow through
• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional score of 26 on the cognitive portion).

Travel Requirements

This position typically does require up to 25% travel.