Supplier Quality Engineer III

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

This role combines supplier quality assurance development and performance improvement to ensure Rheems global supply base meets stringent quality cost and delivery standards. The Supplier Quality Engineer III will lead initiatives to assess enhance and sustain supplier capabilities leveraging Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Lean principles and advanced quality tools.

This position serves the Enterprise Division and Global Quality Improvement team located in Atlanta GA Montgomery AL or Ft. Smith AR (Onsite).

Responsibilities

Conduct supplier audits to evaluate manufacturing capabilities quality systems and compliance with APQP processes.
Lead capacity and risk assessments at supplier sites defining and implementing mitigation plans to meet capability and delivery targets.
Lead APQP activities including Onsite PPAP FMEA control plans and process capability planning to ensure product quality from design to production.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier issues using methodologies like 8D Red X Shainin Six Sigma or Lean to minimize defects (including travel to affected Rheem plants and suppliers as necessary).
Support supplier process certification (e.g. ProCert) and Early Production Containment for new product introductions (NPI).
Collaborate with suppliers to enhance on-time delivery through capacity planning process optimization and inventory management.
Coach suppliers in Lean methodologies (e.g. Kaizen Value Stream Mapping 5S Kanban) to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
Serve as the primary technical liaison for supplier-related quality operational and NPI discussions.
Foster strong collaboration with internal teams (e.g. procurement engineering R&D) and external partners.
Track and report supplier KPIs including defect rates parts per million (PPMs) on-time delivery (OTD) and cost savings ensuring compliance with APQP and Lean standards.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Industrial Electrical or related field) from an accredited institution. Masters degree or MBA is a plus.
5 years in supplier development supplier quality or manufacturing engineering with hands-on experience in APQP and Lean implementation.
5 years in process improvement operational excellence or supplier quality roles in industries like automotive aerospace or electronics.
Proven success in improving supplier quality on-time delivery and cost metrics.
Experience with supplier evaluation capacity assessments and auditing.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes quality systems and supply chain management.
Expertise in APQP (e.g. PPAP FMEA) Lean tools (e.g. Kaizen VSM Kanban) and problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 8D Fishbone Red X Shainin).
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. Excel Minitab) and ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle).
Excellent communication relationship-building and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and think strategically.
Knowledge of industry standards like ISO 9001 IATF 16949 or AS9100.
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (50-60%) to supplier sites with no travel restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Skilled in precision measurement techniques and use of standard metrology best practices.
Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
Certified ISO/TS Lead Auditor with hands-on experience in supplier quality system audits.
Practical working experience with statistical software such as Minitab for data analysis and reporting.
Experience with advanced quality tools including FMEA Control Plans PPAP SPC and Gage R&R.
Red X Shainin Journeyman Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent.
In-depth knowledge of supplier development and continuous improvement strategies.
Bi-lingual (English Spanish)

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Required Experience:

DescriptionThis role combines supplier quality assurance development and performance improvement to ensure Rheems global supply base meets stringent quality cost and delivery standards. The Supplier Quality Engineer III will lead initiatives to assess enhance and sustain supplier capabilities levera...

Description

This position serves the Enterprise Division and Global Quality Improvement team located in Atlanta GA Montgomery AL or Ft. Smith AR (Onsite).

Responsibilities

Conduct supplier audits to evaluate manufacturing capabilities quality systems and compliance with APQP processes.
Lead capacity and risk assessments at supplier sites defining and implementing mitigation plans to meet capability and delivery targets.
Lead APQP activities including Onsite PPAP FMEA control plans and process capability planning to ensure product quality from design to production.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier issues using methodologies like 8D Red X Shainin Six Sigma or Lean to minimize defects (including travel to affected Rheem plants and suppliers as necessary).
Support supplier process certification (e.g. ProCert) and Early Production Containment for new product introductions (NPI).
Collaborate with suppliers to enhance on-time delivery through capacity planning process optimization and inventory management.
Coach suppliers in Lean methodologies (e.g. Kaizen Value Stream Mapping 5S Kanban) to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
Serve as the primary technical liaison for supplier-related quality operational and NPI discussions.
Foster strong collaboration with internal teams (e.g. procurement engineering R&D) and external partners.
Track and report supplier KPIs including defect rates parts per million (PPMs) on-time delivery (OTD) and cost savings ensuring compliance with APQP and Lean standards.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Industrial Electrical or related field) from an accredited institution. Masters degree or MBA is a plus.
5 years in supplier development supplier quality or manufacturing engineering with hands-on experience in APQP and Lean implementation.
5 years in process improvement operational excellence or supplier quality roles in industries like automotive aerospace or electronics.
Proven success in improving supplier quality on-time delivery and cost metrics.
Experience with supplier evaluation capacity assessments and auditing.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes quality systems and supply chain management.
Expertise in APQP (e.g. PPAP FMEA) Lean tools (e.g. Kaizen VSM Kanban) and problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 8D Fishbone Red X Shainin).
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. Excel Minitab) and ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle).
Excellent communication relationship-building and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and think strategically.
Knowledge of industry standards like ISO 9001 IATF 16949 or AS9100.
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (50-60%) to supplier sites with no travel restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Skilled in precision measurement techniques and use of standard metrology best practices.
Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
Certified ISO/TS Lead Auditor with hands-on experience in supplier quality system audits.
Practical working experience with statistical software such as Minitab for data analysis and reporting.
Experience with advanced quality tools including FMEA Control Plans PPAP SPC and Gage R&R.
Red X Shainin Journeyman Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent.
In-depth knowledge of supplier development and continuous improvement strategies.
Bi-lingual (English Spanish)

#LI-AT1

#LI-Onsite

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Project / Program Management
Change Management
Succession Planning
Procurement
Program Management
ISO 9001
Lean Six Sigma
Quality Systems
Quality Management
Supplier Management
HACCP
As9100

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