The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for the assessment development and evaluation of manufacturing and quality capabilities of Liebherrs supply base. Maintains smooth operations of materials suppliers. The SQE applies quality methods statistical analysis understanding of requirements problem solving and development of the suppliers processes and capabilities. May perform supplier systems and process audits value engineering activities cost down projects and implement new strategies.
Responsibilities
Level 1:
- Acquires job skills and learns policies procedures and work instructions to complete routine tasks.
- Works on assignments routine in nature requiring limited judgement.
- Routinely interact with cross-functional groups within the Liebherr organization.
- Act as the liaison between suppliers and Liebherr for quality production and process capability related concerns.
- Identify investigate analyze and correct problems in purchased product quality production and control at supplier and Liebherr manufacturing locations.
- Apply and promote Quality tools and techniques.
- Conduct cross functional audits generate reports and follow up with corrective action. Analyze data develop reports and quality metrics.
- Facilitate Root Cause Analysis Corrective and Preventive actions within the organization.
- Develop quality and technical documentation.
- Support production operation for quality related issues.
- Has basic role in decision making.
- Works with some supervision.
- Receives detailed instructions on work.
Level 2:
- All duties of Engineer Level 1 plus:
- Applies acquired job skills policies procedures and work instructions to complete tasks.
- Requires instructions on a few assignments.
- Drive quality and process improvements throughout the organization.
- Monitor supplier performance and scorecards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality and process improvements.
- Apply quality tools and techniques to analyze and evaluate quality problems and implement solutions.
- Collect analyze data develop metrics and reports using basic statistical methods.
Level 3:
- All duties of Engineer Levels 1 and 2 plus:
- Utilizes substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
- Requires minimal supervision.
- Works on assignments that are moderately difficult and require judgement in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
- Skilled in planning managing directing resources and managing projects.
- Has the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
Level 4 (Senior):
- All duties of Engineer Levels 1 2 and 3 plus:
- Completion of difficult technical assignments applying comprehensive knowledge of engineering quality and project management principles practices and procedures in supply chain management.
- Requires little to no supervision.
- Effectively communicates and manages projects with Suppliers Purchasing and Engineering.
- Oversee assignments of Levels 1 2 and 3 SQEs.
- Assists with the review and evaluation of personnel performance and provides feedback.
- Plans and assigns personnel for projects and/or tasks.
- Applies comprehensive knowledge of statistical analysis and APQP methodology.
Competencies
Education and Experience:
- Level 1: Bachelors degree from four-year college engineering or related discipline preferred or
- Associate Degree with two years related experience or equivalent combination of education or experience in a manufacturing engineering or quality field.
- Level 2: Bachelors degree from four-year college engineering or related discipline preferred with one to two years related experience or Associate Degree with three years related experience or equivalent combination of education or experience in a manufacturing engineering or quality field.
- Level 3: Bachelors degree from four-year college engineering related discipline preferred with two to four years related experience or equivalent combination of education or experience in a manufacturing engineering or quality field.
- Level 4 (Senior): Bachelors degree from four-year college engineering related discipline preferred with four to six years of applicable experience in or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing engineering or quality field.
Level 1:
- Knowledge of fundamental engineering and project management concepts and practices.
- Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis Problem Solving Process and 8D Methodology.
- Knowledge of ERP LN system as it relates to mining truck Bill of Materials (BOM) structure and inventory control.
- Excellent communication (oral & written) skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as engineering specifications drawings blue prints procedures and manuals.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office.
Level 2:
- All duties of Engineer Level 1 plus:
- Experienced with ERP LN LISA system as it relates to Supplier Corrective Action Management Process Mining Truck Bill of Materials (BOM) structure and inventory control.
- Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints technical drawings engineering specifications and technical documentation.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experienced with ISO 9001:2008 and auditing process using VDA 6.3 guidelines.
Level 3:
- All duties of Engineer Level 1 and 2 plus:
- Experienced with Statistical Analysis Software.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in project management and communications with suppliers purchasing and engineering.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 TS/AS16496 and applicable regulatory standards.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints technical drawings engineering specifications and technical documentation.
- Skilled in auditing process using VDA 6.3 guidelines.
- Knowledge of Statistical analysis (MSA Capability Study SPC).
- Experienced in APQP methodology (Process flow FMEA Control Plan PPAP).
- Experienced in problem solving methods (8D Six Sigma tools etc.).
Level 4 (Senior):
- All duties of Engineer Level 3 plus:
- Works on assignments that require considerable judgment and initiative.
- Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
- Determines method and procedures for new assignments.
- Highly skilled in planning managing directing resources and managing projects.
- Responds to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
- Proficient in project management and communications with suppliers purchasing and engineering.
- Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 TS/AS16496 and applicable regulatory standards.
- Subject matter expert in auditing processes active certification preferred (ASQ VDA CQA).
- Comprehensive knowledge of statistical analysis and APQP methodology.
- Proficient in problem solving methods (8D Six Sigma tools etc.)
- Experienced in Process/Product launch.
Additional Requirements:
- Is expected to travel nationally and internationally up to 25% to customer or supplier sites.
- Ability to complete and maintain mine certifications or safety training such as Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) hazard training.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license and passport.
Our Offer
An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical dental and vision insurance 401K plan with company match paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.
Referral Bonus: Tier IV
The company
In line with its international growth Liebherrs venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News Virginia for its product line of hydraulic was later converted into Liebherrs manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. In addition to its production facility Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologiesits companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline Inc. Liebherr Gear Technology Inc. Liebherr Automation Systems Co. and Liebherr USA Co. the umbrella company for eight divisions that arepositioned across the United States.
Location
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
4100 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News VA
United States (US)
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