Supplier Quality Engineer
Supplier Quality Engineer
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1-3years
$ 60 - 70
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Supplier Quality Engineer
Lapeer MI
30-day Temp-To-Hire period to ensure mutual fit in the ecosystem with Direct Hire as the end goal.
- Evaluate supplier viability through feasibility studies audits capacity () and record of performance.
- Provide recommendations and develop action plans to close gaps and improve quality/delivery performance; monitor performance and follow-up to ensure full implementation of control plan objectives.
- Perform engineering studies and analyses to root cause issues and develop effective resolutions.
- Facilitate/lead the business supplier quality meetings problem solving reject/defect investigation related to supplier products and services.
- Manage supplier scorecards; initiate appropriate action based on trends and performance.
- Coordinate incoming material inspection processes with Materials Quality and Engineering.
- Manage purchased part quality issues including: initial supplier contact containment for quality issues and the permanent corrective action cycle.
- Travel to supplier locations for verification.
- Participate in the businesses global supplier quality strategies and initiatives.
- Monitor and ensure timely implementation of Engineering Change Requests (supplier or customer initiated) including PPAP approval.
- Manage IATF 16949 internal and external audit process for supplier activities.
- Support cross-functional problem-solving and corrective actions for quality-related material shortages.
- Develop and implement statistically valid sampling plans designed experiments capability studies SPC and trend analysis in support of products and service improvements.
- Identify internal improvement opportunities and coordinate corrective actions within both the business and supplier manufacturing processes.
- Manage the physical and electronic quarantine of suspect or defective product both in-process and in the warehouse.
- Manage supplier RMA numbers to complete disposition on suspect material within Hold Cage or RMA area in a timely manner.
- Support Purchasing with cost recovery and debits related to supplier issues.
- Serve as a role model within the business and with suppliers for creating a culture of quality through general awareness training and education of quality policies and practices; drive a zero-defect and continuous improvement mindset.
- Review supplier quality manuals and recommend / implement improvements in coordination with Purchasing based on customer specific requirements and audit feedback.
- Conduct training for suppliers in quality principles effective corrective actions and valid statistical techniques.
- Support OEM Quality Management as assigned.
- Perform other duties as identified in support of the business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in a technical field and/or 5 years of combined Manufacturing/Quality Engineering and/or Quality Systems experience.
- 5 years of experience working in an ISO / IATF certified environment highly preferred.
- ASQ certification (CQI CQA CQT CQE etc ) and / or PMP certifications a plus.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the work week with little advanced notice.
- Intermediate or higher level knowledge of general statistical analysis PFMEA Control Plans Containment Plans MSA GD&T Gage Methodology Gage R&R APQP PPAP Capacity and Feasibility analysis.
- High level knowledge of product reliability and testing methods.
- High level root cause and problem-solving skills.
- High level presentation facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
- Able to draft effective policies plans and supplier communications.
- Comprehensive understanding and successful application of ASTM ISO:9001 / IATF16949 ISO:14001 ISO/IEC:17025:VDA 6.3 standards.
- Comprehensive knowledge of preparing & executing audits and assessments and following up on corrective actions.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office SAP and Document Management Systems.
- Team-orientation to participate in and frequently lead cross-functional teams.
Intermediate or higher level knowledge of general statistical analysis, PFMEA, Control Plans, Containment Plans, MSA, GD&T, Gage Methodology, Gage R&R, APQP, PPAP, , Capacity and Feasibility analysis. High level knowledge of product reliability and testing methods. High level root cause and problem-solving skills. High level presentation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills. Able to draft effective policies, plans, and supplier communications. Comprehensive understanding and successful application of ASTM, ISO:9001 / IATF16949, ISO:14001, ISO/IEC:17025:VDA 6.3 standards. Comprehensive knowledge of preparing & executing audits and assessments and following up on corrective actions. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, SAP and Document Management Systems. Team-orientation to participate in and frequently lead cross-functional teams.
Education
Bachelor s degree in a technical field and/or 5+ years of combined Manufacturing/Quality Engineering and/or Quality Systems experience. 5+ years of experience working in an ISO / IATF certified environment highly preferred. ASQ certification (CQI, CQA, CQT, CQE etc ) and / or PMP certifications a plus. Ability to travel up to 25% of the work week with little advanced notice.
Employment Type
Full Time
