Supplier Quality Engineer
Supplier Quality Engineer
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At YETI we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here youll have the opportunity to create exceptional meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together youll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.
The Global Supplier Quality Engineer will primarily be responsible for managing supplier quality for a portion of YETIs manufacturing partners and will be capable of delivering results in a fast paced and demanding growth environment. This role will primarily be focused on partnering with the YETIs Manufacturing Engineering and Global Sourcing to ensure YETIs manufacturing partners are qualified and capable. More specifically this individuals activities will be focused on managing supplier qualification ensuring solid manufacturing capability and driving PPAP on new/revised products. Additionally this role will be responsible to facilitate problem solving and sustaining activities on existing products audit supplier processes for quality and conformance and drive continuous improvement activities related to product and process improvement. This role will serve as a bridge between new product development and manufacturing process approval and will be responsible to ensure that YETIs manufacturing partners are capable of producing high quality goods on an ongoing basis. This role will also gather pre-shipment and ongoing warranty/reliability data leveraging LEAN tools and partnering with tier 1 and select tier 2 suppliers to drive continuous improvement ultimately serving at the primary contact to funnel requested changes into the YETI system and establish appropriate PPAP plans for product & process changes.
This person will have a significant level of partnership and engagement with project management marketing product development manufacturing and suppliers. He/She will work as a core team member on the implementation of major product development addition the Global Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing and standardizing processes and tools to better facilitate supplier quality activities.
Responsibilities:
Drive supplier quality throughout YETIs suppliers by partnering to implement manufacturing processes capable of ensuring a high degree of product conformance through the implementation of sustainable processes and statistical process controls
Engage directly in all aspects of an APQP-based manufacturing and supplier quality program including development of PFMEAs Gage R&R Control Plans and Process Validation ultimately ensuring YETIs partners implement processes that drive a high degree of conformance and quality
Gather pre-shipment and warranty data related to specific YETI product families leverage LEAN tools to establish root cause solutions and drive continuous improvement.
Analyze new supplier capability as part of the supplier selection process
Work with cross functional teams and incorporate Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) in major product development projects and product changes; focusing specifically on process controls including PFMEAs Control Plans CAPA Process capability and Continuous Improvement
Partner with YETIs suppliers to funnel required or requested changes through the change management process
Develop and implement and standardize processes metrics and tools to improve manufacturing and product quality. Analyze statistical data to determine requirements and establish quality and reliability objectives
Conduct regular audits of supplier processes to drive product & process conformance
Enthusiastically collaborate and drive a culture of quality reliability and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Qualifications and attributes:
Bachelors Degree in engineering is required
4-6 years of engineering experience preferably from the Automotive Industry or similar industry where APQP is widely implemented
Previous experience within a global full service supply chain model
Past hands-on experience and knowledge of traditional quality tools APQP DFx FMEA DOE GR&R SPC and PPAP
Experience effectively utilizing statistical methods and statistical analysis tools
Past experience working as a Product Development Engineer and/or Manufacturing Engineer beneficial
Familiar with common international certifications (ISO9001 IATF16949 ISO22000 etc.) and related quality tools and methodologies including FMEAs Control Plans SPC & Control Charts and DMAIC A3 and 8D
Strong problem-solving skills and experience with the following processes (PPAP SPC Pareto 5W Is/ Is Not Fishbone)
Must be fluent in English with excellent written and communication skills local language is a norm and Mandarin is a plus
Knowledge and experience with a broad array of manufacturing methods and tooling typically utilized in YETIs products including injection molding roto molding light assembly etc.
Ability to solve problems perform risk analysis make quality and timely decisions
Ability to lead and influence cross functional teams and being a team player
Ability to travel both internationally and domestically
Benefits & Perks:
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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
