Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

Design and maintain standards expertise, policies, procedures, and manuals for Supplier Quality on the determination of new supply sources, supplier quality relations, standardization of measurements, and acceptable criteria of materials. Compile supplier performance KPI metrics and participate in supplier scorecard development.

Ensures suppliers meet requirements. Develop supplier to meet these requirements as needed.

Supports the Sourcing team in the selection and quality of potential suppliers and Support NPD (New Product Development) projects.

Interfaces with personnel from multiple plants to resolve chronic or major supplier issues and verify that suppliers understand process/product requirements.

Implements and maintains quality improvement and auditing systems with suppliers focusing on process controls, quality control, quality management and quality systems.

Review engineering specifications and drawings to determine suppliers’ abilities to meet parameters and reviews new and modified product designs from a material standpoint advising modifications when necessary.

Reviews and approves Suppliers PPAP’s; review and audit the deliverables including: Control Plans, Capability Studies, Part layouts, Gage R&R, PFEMA, and support or lead project management efforts regarding supplier changes.

Involve suppliers, internal resources, plant personnel to drive containment and closed-loop closure to significant quality issue. Ensure that Supplier quality issues are resolved using an appropriate problem-solving methodology like; Root Cause, 8D and decision matrices.

Assists multiple plants on third party audit regarding supplier qualifications and performance.

Assist Purchasing and Customer Service to expedite product from suppliers in urgent situations

Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

Customer Service (Internal/External) - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values;

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality, listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things. Maintains confidentiality of all payroll, medical, benefit and employee related information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: BS degree in Engineering related field.

Experience and/or Training:

Have 5+ years demonstrated quality systems knowledge and experience.

Ability to travel expectation 50% up to 75%

Broad knowledge of manufacturing

Capable to summarize test data and report for external customers

Problem solving tools (KT, 8D, etc.)

Familiarity in Advanced Quality Planning including AIAG Advanced Quality Planning and Control Plan, FMEAs, PPAPs, MSA and Statistical Process Control (SPC) standards

Experience using Minitab or other statistical tools

Strong self-motivation and communication skills

Strong commitment to customer satisfaction

Ability to think outside the box and suggest/implement continuous improvement ideas

Strong analytical thinking

Good level of inter-personal relationships, interface with foreign personal.

Being able to perform successfully in a matrix organization; Capable to lead complex efforts on behalf of the Quality leadership across functions

Self-started and being able to work independently

Licenses/Certificates:

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt or Certified Quality Engineer preferred

Technology/Equipment:

Previous experience as an auditor for ISO 9001/TS 16949 or VDA Quality Systems, requiredCompany Description

Ontech Talent, is where innovation meets expertise in the dynamic realm of IT and Engineering recruiting and staffing. Founded by industry visionary Nicole Whitbeck Dohnal, Ontech Talent has emerged as the premier strategic partner for Fortune mid to large companies seeking unparalleled talent solutions.

Full-time