Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support Purchasing in supplier selection by assessing and qualifying new suppliers.
• Assess and lead the implementation effort of supplier cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance trends for continuous improvement activities to reduce supplier-related cost of poor quality.
• Continuously improve suppliers’ quality systems and implement programs to support suppliers’ goal of reaching “self-certification,” reducing or eliminating incoming inspection.
• Support product launches utilizing the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, with emphasis on managing supplier activities, timing, and maintaining required documentation.
• Support engineering in the development of material specifications and identification of critical/significant characteristics as related to supplier product.
• Provide supplier training and assistance in the development of Production Control Plans, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and other APQP and PTI supplier quality system requirements.
• Initiate, review, and approve supplier Production Part Approval (PPAP) submissions.
• Manage Supplier Deviation Requests and Supplier Request for Engineering Approval activities.
• Perform supplier quality and process audits to ensure compliance with specified requirements.
• Provide recommendations for incoming inspection requirements and defective material disposition as needed.
• Manage and maintain the Supplier Corrective Action (SCAR) process by working with suppliers to resolve defective material issues, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop, maintain, and issue Supplier Performance Scorecards.
• Update and track hard tooling assets at the supplier’s location.
• Manage and maintain the Approved Supplier List, suppliers’ Quality Certification status, and special process assessments.
• Maintain the Supplier Quality Manual.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve disputes and observe confidentiality.
• Proficiency with PC and widely used software packages (e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (MS Word), PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook).
• Ability to learn new software packages as necessary.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize work, and maintain composure under pressure and changing conditions.
• Ability to learn new duties and adjust to new situations within a reasonable timeframe.
• Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships at all levels of an organization (both inside and outside the company).

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Quality auditing experience (IATF preferred).
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) experience.
• Preferred experience with automotive or heavy truck OEMs and/or Tier 1 supply base.
• Requires up to 15-20% travel, including international travel.

Pay

Base pay range: $78,180 – $109,452. The final salary offer will depend on skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental, and vision (cost-share).
• HSA/FSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability (company provided).
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company provided).
• Voluntary Supplemental Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (company provided).
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance.
• 401K plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Volunteer hours.
• Annual bonus based on company performance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement.