Supplier Quality ( SQM) Specialist

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Quality Full-time Regular Professional West Point, GA, US

Position Summary

Assure quality production through control/analysis of supplier parts quality. Monitor trends and require corrective measures. Communicate internally and externally quality problems stemmed from supplier parts. Provide training on quality work instructions and procedures. Promote positive Team relations and lead by example.

Essential Functions

Corporate:

• Adheres to the Powertech America policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGP Core Values
• Supports and enforces compliance to all HTGP Certification standards;
  Management System (TS16949), Environmental (ISO 14001) and Health and Safety (OHSAS 18001) policies and procedures
• Treats all HTGP team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Performs additional assignments/ duties as required by management

EHS:

• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Consistently meets company safety goals

Technical:

• Works to implement the quality management system.
• Assures periodic in-vehicle testing of transmission for shift quality and noise evaluation is performed to Hyundai, Kia & Hyundai Transys Engineering Standard and reports the result to management.
• Assures periodic durability testing of transmissions is performed to customer requirements and reports the result to management.
• Assures processes are compliant with all HTGP documentation.
• Assists Quality Management Team to implement an effective process audit system.
• Assists Purchasing Team and Quality Team to implement an effective supplier audit system.
• Reviews part quality audits and reports on supplier performance for Management Review.
• Reviews field quality information and reports on field performance related to parts quality for Management Review.
• Requires action plans from supplier for any quality issue to correct internal and external part issues.
• Supports purchasing department to implement an effective supplier audit process.
• Analyzes field claims and communicate internally and externally to drive quality improvements and reduce quality costs.
• Works with HPT and suppliers on part problems affecting internal and external customers for a timely resolution and effective improvement.
• Develops and maintains a system to track engineering changes, implementation timing, and verification of change effectiveness.
• Reviews and verifies supplier ISIR documents for accuracy and fulfill requirements.
• Supports all TS16949 activities and internal and external audits.

Leadership:

• Leads supplier corrective action activities to resolve internal and external customer complaints in accordance to CAR process.
• Facilitates quality meetings as needed.
• Promotes a positive workplace.
• Develops, maintains and trains on quality process to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Develops and reports supplier quality management process indices.

Education

• High School/GED (required)
• Associate or 4-year Degree in Automotive/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related study (preferred)

Reporting

• Reports to:
  
  Department Manager or designee
• Direct Reports: 0-6

Competency Requirements

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
• Initiative:Identifies problems and takes action in light of this identification to address current or future problems. Proactively does things and does not simply think about future actions.
• Engage…