Supplier Quality Engineer

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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0116902
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* Location:

** Michigan City, Indiana, United States
** Job :
** R0116902
* * Date Posted:
**** Company Name:
** HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER US, LLC
** Profession (Job Category):
** Engineering & Science
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* Job Schedule:

** Full time
** Remote:
** No
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* Job Description:

**** Hitachi Global Air Power:
** We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power (“HGAP”), a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving the innovations that keep the world moving.

From our headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana, our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe: from food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting edge semi-conductor chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges, lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.

We are a team of innovators, engineers, and quality experts with a shared vision to create the next generation of efficient, environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today, while boldly contributing to a sustainable, circular economy. With more than 58 years of legacy and trusted performance through our brands - Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (Australia), we are proud of our reputation for reliability, durability, and performance and groundbreaking engineering.

Join us in building a future where your work has an impact. At Hitachi Global Air Power, you will be part of a global network that is shaping the future of industrial power.
** Summary of the position:
** Looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Supplier Quality Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to tactical to strategic.

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for establishing and maintaining a professional proactive relationship between the organization and the quality department for each supplier.  This person will be the lead for supplier system, product, and product approvals.  In addition, this person will be responsible for working with key suppliers on obtaining complete problem resolution with the goal of zero defects through continuously improving the suppliers’ internal processes.

The position will be located at the Hitachi Michigan City, IN manufacturing location.
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* Duties and responsibilities:

*** Quality Key Contact and Account owner for assigned suppliers/commodities.
* Conduct Quality Management System Audit, Process Audit and Product Audit to Support Supplier Selection and Approval Process.
* Conducts supplier quality audits of potential new suppliers and current suppliers:
Quality Management System, Process Audit and Product Audit.
* Training Expert and Owner of Supplier Onboarding Process for Quality (Supplier Quality Manual, PPAP workbook, SQE procedure, SCAR).
* Executes a supplier improvement strategy for the organization.
* Support Supplier Cost related Improvement Workshops in collaboration with Procurement.
* Owner of the APQP Process with assigned suppliers/commodities:
* Act as Quality voice in Technical and Feasibility review with supplier.
* Responsible for PPAP process and approval with Suppliers.
* Drive Supplier Quality issues, Complaint Handling / Problem Solving (8D’s) / Chargeback process.
* Define and drive Supplier Improvement Plans, Supplier Escalation Process (e.g. Focus Supplier Programs)
* Organize and Perform Suppliers Quality Scorecard Reviews, Complaint reviews and other management reviews.
* Participates in Supplier Transitions, New Product Development (NPD) and Cost Reduction Projects with responsibility for successful supplier quality performance.
* Communicates supplier performance to the organization and supply chain base by maintaining supplier quality performance data and metrics.
* Leads team with Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier on root cause analysis for quality issues on purchased products.
* Executes improvement and maintenance plans…