Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary

This role supports multi-sites, multi-businesses, and multi-regions. Lead the Supplier Quality strategy, conduct PPAPs and audit, oversee the set-up of receiving inspection, and disposition all potential supplier product quality issues. You will evaluate supplier performance and drive supplier improvement activities.

• Defines, develops and implements Supply base strategies that drive improvements in supplier selection, development, maturity and performance.
• Provides regular updates to business leaders, Quality Managers, and plant leadership on the execution of the strategy.
• Supports NPI activities by adherence to APQP, and leading PPAP activities across the supply base.
• Ensures that all production critical supplier issues are resolved in a timely manner, and corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitors supplier performance trends and lead large-scale improvement activities with the supply base. Reports on performance internally, and to customers where applicable.
• Adheres to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Complies with and follows all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Defines, develops and implements Supply base strategies that drive improvements in supplier selection, development, maturity and performance.
• Provides regular updates to business leaders, Quality Managers, and plant leadership on the execution of the strategy.
• Supports NPI activities by adherence to APQP, and leading PPAP activities across the supply base.
• Ensures that all production critical supplier issues are resolved in a timely manner, and corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitors supplier performance trends and lead large-scale improvement activities with the supply base. Reports on performance internally, and to customers where applicable.
• Adheres to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Complies with and follows all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Expert in the execution of all elements of PPAP, including MSA, process capability studies, PFMEA, Control Plan, etc.
• ISO 9001
  
  Auditor &/or IATF 16949 Auditor certifications are desired.
• ASQ certifications are desired.
• Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt+) certifications are desired.
• Strong electro / mechanical background desired.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Good understanding of quality systems and commercial regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

• Reports to Global Supplier Quality Leader.
• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).

• Bachelor’s degree required, bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in Quality & Manufacturing
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.