Supplier Quality Engineer

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The Supplier Quality Engineer oversees both advanced and current supplier quality activities and supports quality collaboration between production facilities Engineering and Global Sourcing teams. This role partners closely with suppliers to strengthen quality systems and improve performance while leading problem resolution efforts through root cause analysis and corrective action using 8D methodologies

Responsibilities:

• Manages supplier quality performance to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) using SQ tools and resources

• Provides supplier guidance and understanding of our suppliers expectations and objectives

• Supports New Product Introduction and Global Sourcing PPAP projects

• Performs New Supplier Risk Assessments and Supplier Quality Audits

• Leads Supplier Quality Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) Safe Launch Plan (SLP) and Supplier Contained Shipping

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering discipline

• 3 years of experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role

• 1 year of experience working with PPAP procedures APQP (Control Plan & PFMEA) PPAP and ISO QMS

• Foreign Language required based on region

• Ability to travel domestically and globally up to 35%

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Competent using full suite of Microsoft Office products

• Demonstrated knowledge of the interpretation and application of manufacturing/quality metrics

• Demonstrated knowledge in the implementation of lean principles and improvements

• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with teams to drive improvements

• Demonstrated ability to manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing

• Good presentation skills at all levels

• Use of advanced problem-solving skills to resolve difficult issues

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and solve problems in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with international companies and in matrix organizations.

• Certified Quality Engineer

• Certified Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt

• Certified Supplier Quality Auditor

• Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

• Experience using ETQ QMS database

• Experience using Ariba

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.