Supplier Quality Engineer

• Review supplier submission packages 19-point PPAP, ensuring requirement compliance and accuracy
• Coordinate activities for PPAP approval with supplier, Inteva cross-functional teams and customers
• Coordinate quality and capability assessments when required with suppliers, including reporting, follow-up and closure of audit findings and non-conformances
• Lead cross-functional supplier meetings/reviews as needed to ensure Inteva and customer requirements are met
• Guide suppliers when necessary to develop quality strategies to improve quality system implementation, utilizing continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques
• Coordinate supplier process audits, run at rate verifications, control plan audits and PFMEA reviews, special processes evaluations when required
• Support and coordinate engineering changes related to suppliers with the Auburn Hills plant
• Define/determine customer quality requirements with suppliers
• Participate with the PDT/Launch team on APQP activities for suppliers
• Interface with team members, customers and suppliers on a regular basis
• Provide technical problem-solving, root cause analysis, and develop/issue corrective action (Problem Cases) for defects
• Coordinate product dimension verification/analysis and provide dimensional information when required from the supplier
• Manage incoming inspection of supplier parts as required
• Coordinate Quality sorting, supplier RMA and supplier 8D/corrective actions as necessary

• Prior proven Quality Engineer experience, 3+ years in automotive desired
• High level of analytical ability with emphasis on problem solving and root cause analysis
• Highly motivated to attain work objectives and self-starter
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes
• Knowledge of basic Quality tools: PPAP, Control plans, PFMEA’s, PFD’s, Gage R& Rs, Run at Rate, Operator instructions and IMDS
• Knowledge of GM Quality requirements
• Ability to learn and navigate through Plex and Covisint
• Must be able to travel when required
• 5+ years’ industrial/manufacturing experience (Preferred)
• Knowledge of statistical process control procedures (Preferred)
• Knowledge of AIAG, IATF and APQP (Preferred)
• Formal problem-solving experience:
  Shainin, Six Sigma, etc (Preferred)
• Knowledge of vehicle interior parts, assemblies and related part constructions and/or designs (Preferred)

Education Requirement Bachelors

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift
-not applicable-

Location Inteva Products, LLC - Auburn Hills Operations

Req Number PUR-26-00039

About the Organization Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Interiors, Latches, Door Systems, Motors & Electronics, Overhead Systems, and Hard Trim. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation.

Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs 12,000 people in over 35 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA. For more information, please visit
Equal Opportunity Employer

* Positions are open to qualified candidates who have work authorization for the listed locations. All candidates must have the on-going legal right to work within the country where the position is located.

* The application process functions best when applicants use a laptop or desktop.

Category Purchasing/PC&L/Supplier Quality

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