Chemical Supplier Quality Engineer, LFP Cell Manufacturing

What to Expect

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for critical component development, quality management, continuous improvement, qualification activities at suppliers and for managing the incoming quality program. The job requires effective communication at all levels both with internal and external teams, conducting failure analysis, leading statistical process control activities for critical components, process development, First Article Inspection planning and execution and on-the-spot critical decision making.

What You'll Do

* Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, Statistical Process Control, scorecards, ensuring supplier compliance, whilst driving systematic problem solving and process improvement plans

* Based on performance and business needs, set priorities for cross functional teams and suppliers

* Develop positive relationships and work closely with Supply Chain Team to manage, implement, and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and New Product Introductions

* First Article Inspection planning and execution and development, implementation and managment of incoming quality processes

* Track and manage Supplier Correct Action Request process within the manufacturing environment working closely with Supply Chain organization and suppliers

* Provide leadership and guidance during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on supplier development and improvement

* Perform root cause analysis, coordinate, and conduct specialized testing and measurement

* Plan, organize, direct and report all activities and matters relating to supplier performance;
Assess supplier qualifications status

* Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends that concern product quality

What You'll Bring

* Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience

* Six Sigma or ASQ certification is preferred

* Experience in Quality Systems is preferred

* Experience and knowledge of PPAP/APQP processes

* In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and sampling inspection

* Knowledge in Statistics, Statistical Process Control and data mining and analysis

* Possess demonstrable leadership abilities and previous experience managing safety critical parts

* Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level with proven results in meeting customer requirements

* Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Chemical Supplier Quality Engineer, LFP Cell Manufacturing

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