Supplier Management Engineer

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Location:

Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant, Smyrna, TN.

Job Schedule:

Full‑time.
Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Sponsorship:
No.

• Manages suppliers to ensure parts meet Nissan quality standards; reviews suppliers’ assemblies and offers improvement suggestions; works with suppliers to eliminate repetitive quality concerns and establish permanent countermeasures; rates suppliers based on response to quality issues.
• Leads supplier change requests and gives production part approval based on Nissan Product Quality Procedure (NPQP) requirements.
• Coordinates analysis of quality and warranty reports to investigate production and customer satisfaction concerns; determines root cause and leads suppliers in developing solutions; ensures countermeasures are successfully adopted.
• Leads troubleshooting of quality concerns and equipment or tooling problems; recommends tooling modifications as required; submits and follows up on purchase requisitions and work orders; reviews current model Dispersion Control (DCC) and process control parameters; monitors data to recommend corrective action and implement changes.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
• A four‑year degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Supply Chain Management/Logistics, or Engineering Technology.
• Day travel up to 80%, overnight travel up to 80%. Frequent or extended travel, including international travel, may be required.

• Engineering degree.

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities:
Benefit from diverse career paths, cross‑departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs.

Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings and unique Nissan perks, such as discounts on lease vehicles through the Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

Nissan is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

Nissan’s policy provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire;
Nissan uses E‑Verify to validate employment eligibility.

People are Nissan’s most valuable assets. Diversity and inclusion are key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and where employees, customers and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.