Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

About the Role

This role supports multi-sites, multi-businesses, and multi-regions. You will lead the Supplier Quality strategy, conduct PPAPs and audits, oversee the set-up of receiving inspection, and disposition all potential supplier product quality issues. Additionally, you will evaluate supplier performance and drive supplier improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Defines, develops, and implements supply base strategies that drive improvements in supplier selection, development, maturity, and performance.
• Provides regular updates to business leaders, Quality Managers, and plant leadership on the execution of the strategy.
• Supports New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by adherence to APQP and leading PPAP activities across the supply base.
• Ensures that all production-critical supplier issues are resolved in a timely manner, and corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitors supplier performance trends and leads large-scale improvement activities with the supply base.
• Reports on performance internally and to customers where applicable.
• Adheres to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Complies with and follows all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Expert in the execution of all elements of PPAP, including MSA, process capability studies, PFMEA, Control Plan, etc.
• ISO 9001 Auditor and/or IATF 16949 Auditor certifications are desired.
• ASQ certifications are desired.
• Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt+) certifications are desired.
• Strong electro/mechanical background desired.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Good understanding of quality systems and commercial regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and email skills required.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required, bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred. At least 8 years of experience in Quality & Manufacturing or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to Global Supplier Quality Leader. This job is not directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).