Supplier Quality Engineer- Saginaw

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated engineer to interface with our suppliers and team members on our Supplier Quality Team. The candidate should have process and implementation experience in manufacturing. This position has the opportunity for 30-60% annual travel. Travel will be mainly within the U.S. and Canada and will average around 2 days a week.

• Review & approve supplier quality plans to meet new product and submission requirements using standard APQP and PPAP methods
• Function as a liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and to provide technical support
• Conduct in depth product and process reviews of the existing supply base to both Nexteer and OEM standards
• Determine cause of supplier quality issues through structured problem‑solving methods and coordinate/implement effective and timely solutions
• Determine part critical characteristics and required process controls
• Improve quality performance of suppliers by conducting workshops at supplier locations
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to develop and improve supplier quality systems and optimize the processes
• Implement and monitor the part qualification and certification process with selected suppliers
• Maintain required documentation and files
• Provide technical support and expertise in the error‑provoking design of tooling
• Provide technical support and expertise in the design of gauges both variable and attribute
• Provide technical support and expertise to the product engineer in the manufacturability of their designs

• 2+ years of relevant engineering or quality experience
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Proficient in print reading, interpretation, and part measurement
• Knowledge of geometric design and tolerance and gauge design tolerance preferred
• Knowledge of statistical quality control and design of experiments
• Minitab proficiency preferred
• Demonstrated ability to optimize processes and materials by identifying potential defects before tools are built
• Knowledge of industry supplier quality standards, policies and procedures preferred
• Demonstrated ability to investigate quality problems and apply sound technical judgment toward developing possible solutions preferred
• High level of interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and facilitate others in group situations and instruct others in new techniques
• High level of analytical ability to assess and identify appropriate alternative courses of action for definition and resolution of problems that are unique and diverse
• Ability and willingness to travel to Nexteer locations and supplier locations as required
• Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from supervisor
• Strong knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of manufacturing experience

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

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