Suppliers Quality Engineer

Tsubaki Nakashima (TN) is a global leader in precision components, with over 90 years of history delivering advanced solutions to the world's most demanding industries. The Ceramic Business Unit is a high-growth division, focused on providing premium ceramic balls and advanced materials to industries such as electronic vehicles, aerospace & defense, semiconductor, wind energy, healthcare, and industrial machinery. We operate with the agility of a start-up nd the foundation of a global leader, driving innovation and creating value for our customers.

In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of services and materials supplied by external partners.

• Develop and implement supplier quality plans and procedures
• Conduct audits and assessments of supplier’s processes
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Analyze data and identify trends to improve supplier quality
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with the team to address quality problems created by the suppliers
• APQP representative for supplier issues
• Prepares detailed presentations and analyses data to objectively present complex information in a professional manner
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to understand, develop and optimize materials from various applications.
• Collaborates with Procurement Department for Suppliers development
• Leads the preparation of Suppliers Quality Agreements
• Identifies opportunities for cost recovery related to supplier-caused issues impacting our processes
• Collaborating with Procurement Department in creating Supplier agreements
• Responsible for the incoming inspection process at the site
• Leads the preparation of supplier rates and supports suppliers in improvement activities to increase performance as needed
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Experience in quality engineering, supplier management and problem-solving.
• 5 years of experience in automotive or aerospace manufacturing/assembly operations, quality, Compliance preferably in Aerospace and Defense.
• Ability to understand and implement standards
• Very strong negotiation and argumentation skills
• Excellent proven problem-solving skills, systemic approach mindset, detail-oriented use of structured problem-solving approach – Ishikawa, 3 legs 5 whys.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to work on multiple projects in parallel.
• Certified Green Belt or equivalent;
  Lean Expert or Black Belt preferred.
• AS9100 certified auditor
• APQP, SPC, MSA, 8D Problem Solving, PFMEAs, Control Plans and PPAPs experience or very high level of knowledge
• Material science / Metallurgy experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft excel and Microsoft package
• Exceptional level of commitment, independence and leadership skills
• Fostering Teamwork & Diversity: a high level of interpersonal skills is required to handle difficult situations as well as to diffuse interpersonal conflict effectively.
• This position requires the use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

• Private health insurance including Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k
• Life Insurance & Short Term/Long Term disability insurance.
• The backing of a global leader with the agility of a start-up