Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you.

If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you're in the right place. Grow a Career. Build a Future! Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can't happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Duties:
The Supplier Quality Engineer at CNH Industrial America LLC in Oak Brook, IL will handle relationships with key suppliers to ensure CNH quality standards are met. Serve as the driver of supplier quality excellence, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement for his supply base. Collaborate closely with internal teams, including purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing plants, to improve quality of product and process.

Develop and implement progressive supplier quality strategy to enhance overall supplier quality performance. Lead cross-functional initiatives that promote supplier development, process excellence, and zero-defect culture. Cultivate long-term partnerships with suppliers through coaching, training, and collaboration. Lead new supplier selection and qualification processes through Potential Supplier Audits (PSA) and business case evaluations. Ensure adherence to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).

Implement preventative quality strategies to mitigate risks before they impact production through Technical Reviews (TR), Quality Risk Assessments (QRA), Program Reviews (PR) and Process Audits (PA). Manage Supplier Quality Performance (SQP) and track PIQ/PPM metrics to ensure compliance. Ensure CSL1/CSL2 containment protocols are effectively executed to prevent non-conformities from reaching the production line. Enforce corrective and preventive actions (using 8D, 5

Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, Control Plans, Poke Yoke and DOE methods) to resolve supplier issues efficiently. Lead resolution of top warranty issues for suppliers and contribute to Field Quality Index (FQI). Assist with Strategic Sourcing Program initiatives to enhance supplier quality and reliability. Up to 50% domestic and international travel. Telecommuting permitted 2 days per week. Salary $123,635 - $144,375/year.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a directly related field plus 6 years of experience as a product engineer, mechanical engineer, or related occupation in manufacturing, quality control, or design of hydraulics components. The 6 years of experience must include 3 years of experience with each of the following: (1) designing mechanical systems and components, including castings, fabrications, machined parts, sheet metal, plastics, assemblies, and hydraulic systems;

(2) designing components or systems for off-highway, agricultural, construction, or industrial equipment in compliance with performance requirements, standards, and regulations; (3) designing, developing, and integrating hydraulic and mechanical systems, including fluid power components, hoses, tubes, plumbing layouts, system-level design validation, and verification activities; (4) APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DVP&R, control plans, and DFMA; (5) 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, DOE, and RCCA to address design, process, supplier, or field quality issues;

(6) collaborating with suppliers, sourcing, manufacturing, and quality teams on design review, supplier development, cost-reduction initiatives, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation; and (7) project management methodologies, including Six Sigma or equivalent.