Supplier Quality Engineer

About the Role

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless integration of supplier processes with production and program teams. Your expertise will be critical in resolving quality issues and driving excellence in our supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the pivotal connection between production teams and suppliers, ensuring efficient communication and problem resolution.
• Cultivate robust relationships with engineering and sourcing teams, proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks in production.
• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) initiatives and Kaizen events to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assess supplier capabilities, validate corrective actions, and spearhead supplier engagement strategies.
• Engage in audit processes and oversee the Supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to maintain superior manufacturing standards.
• Travel up to 30% to supplier locations for hands-on collaboration with global partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality-related roles.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies such as RCCA, 8D, 3L5Y, ISHIKAWA.
• Expertise in PPAP elements including PFMEA, Process Control Plan, Capability Studies, and MSA.

Qualifications

• Preferred Certifications such as CQE, CMQ, CQA, or APQP.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor training.
• Training in Six Sigma, Lean, and Process Improvement methodologies.

Pay

$90,000 - $135,000 / yr