Supplier Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SQ procedures that support IATF16949 requirements.
• Achieve a status of zero defects with materials and components delivered by suppliers.
• Provide support to the production lines on issues related to quality of raw material – Material out of specification, material with a poor performance in the line, etc.
• Cookordination corrective actions with suppliers and review their proposed plans (example - 8D’s, control plans, FMEA’s, process flow diagrams, etc.).
• Track supplier performance based on quality scores – supplier incidences and PPM’s.
• Manage material in the hold area, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to reach disposal of the parts.
• Support PPAP and APQP activities with new suppliers or new parts/processes from existing suppliers – Launch of new projects, re-sourcing activities, eSCR’s, etc.
• Follow the strategic initiatives of the plant and be a coach of these initiatives for people in the line.
• Use of required PPE; following safety rules and procedures and training others; compliance with plant code of conduct.
• Attendance at safety and health training sessions.
• Housekeeping practice.
• Perform other activities as directed.

What We're Looking For

• B.S.M.E. or B.S.E.E. or Business Degree.
• 2 - 3 years automotive industry experience with strong customer interaction.
• Must be available to travel up to 35% of the time.

Key Job Skills/Experience

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of quality systems.
• Strong process-management skills – APQP.
• Strong understanding of IATF16949 requirements.
• Working knowledge of incoming quality inspection; corrective action planning (8D), SPC, GD&T, SMED theory & application and FMEA.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills for both internal and external customers.
• Strong presentation and organization skills.
• Strong project management skills (Gantt and PERT charts).
• Strong problem-solving skills (A3, DOE, Painters chart, Fish Bone).
• Knowledge of the automotive industry and customers.