Supplier Quality Engineer I
Lincolnshire, IL - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Supplier Quality Engineer I supports supplier quality activities by helping communicate and apply the requirements outlined in the HydraForce Supplier Quality Assurance Manual. Under guidance from senior quality and supplier quality team members this role assists with supplier quality monitoring corrective action followup and quality deliverables to ensure conformance with established standards and specifications.
This position provides handson exposure to supplier quality assurance processes crossfunctional collaboration and continuous improvement efforts while developing foundational Supplier Quality Engineering skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the communication and application of the HydraForce Supplier Quality Assurance Manual requirements internally and with suppliers
- Support the Purchasing team in identifying qualifying and developing new and existing suppliers to meet quality expectations
- Help monitor supplier performance metrics related to quality delivery cost and impact and assist in preparing monthly supplier scorecards
- Participate in regular followup activities with suppliers to support improvements in quality performance
- Support Project Engineering during program review meetings by assisting with data preparation and documentation
- Assist with the preparation and review of PPAP documentation including dimensional verification process flow diagrams control plans FMEAs MSA and material certifications in accordance with the Quality Management System
- Support PPAP submission reviews and runatrate activities under guidance from senior team members
- Communicate feedback to suppliers regarding PPAP gaps or nonconformances with oversight
- Assist internal teams and suppliers in addressing quality issues related to cost efficiency process capability warranty and delivery performance
- Support supplier Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) efforts during new product launches in coordination with Engineering and Program Management
- Collect and share supplier process data to support quality improvements and manufacturing efficiency
- Assist with internal APQP activities by representing supplierrelated data and insights
- Provide input to internal stakeholders to support Design for Manufacturing initiatives based on quality data such as NCMRs RMAs and shop floor findings
- Perform other qualityrelated duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Qualifications :
Education
- Bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) in Business Supply Chain Engineering or a related field
Experience & Knowledge
- 2 years of experience in manufacturing quality supplier quality or a related internship/coop experience
- Basic understanding or exposure to APQP PPAP control plans FMEA and quality documentation
- Familiarity with quality tools such as root cause analysis corrective actions and basic statistical concepts preferred
- Exposure to ERP or quality systems preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Willingness to learn quality systems supplier processes and manufacturing methods
- Good organizational and timemanagement skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive learning mindset and openness to feedback
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally for supplier visits as required
- Willingness to spend time in both an office environment and on the shop floor
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and move a minimum of 5 pounds without assistance
Work Environment
- Primarily officebased with regular interaction on the shop floor
- Noise levels may range from quiet to loud depending on manufacturing activity
Additional Information :
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Bosch first started in Vietnam with a representative office in 1994. Bosch has its main office in Ho Chi Minh City, with branch offices in Hanoi and Da Nang, and a Powertrain Solutions plant in the Dong Nai province to manufacture pushbelt for continuously variable transmissions (CVT) ... View more