Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Description:
- STG is a Preferred Vendor of a major Automotive Firm in MI. The client is actively looking for multiple Maintenance Supervisor. STG has a 98% repeat business rate from existing clients and have achieved industry awards and recognition for our services. Crain’s Detroit Business named STG to Michigan’s Fastest Growing Companies list in both 2020 and 2019, Top IT Services Company’s List in 2020, 2019, 2018, and Top Minority Business Enterprise List in 2020, 2019, and 2019. STG puts company CULTURE at the forefront of every business decision and employees are EMPOWERED and MEASURED for RESULTS. Both TEAMWORK and INDIVIDUAL Performance is recognized and rewarded. These positions are based in MI for a large Fortune 500 Automotive firm. STG will provide immigration and permanent residency sponsorship assistance to those candidates who need it.
Job Responsibilities: Summary:
The main function of a supplier quality engineer is to serve as the technical liaison between purchasing, product engineering, internal manufacturing, and external suppliers. A typical supplier quality engineer is responsible for resolving supplier manufacturing issues, implementing advanced quality planning systems, and providing technical support throughout the lifecycle of a particular commodity.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assure supplier understanding and compliance with APQP processes and product PPAP submission and approval requirements.
• Review and approve supplier quality plans for new component parts and assemblies for new vehicle and or powertrain programs.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Implement and monitor supplier part qualification and certification processes.
• Determine root cause of supplier manufacturing problems and implementing timely, effective, and efficient quality resolutions.
• Improve quality performance of suppliers by conducting onsite workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in developing a robust quality system, or other technical support as required.
• Provide technical assistance during supplier launch, change-over and ongoing production activities.
Skills:
• Strong knowledge of automotive interior, exterior, body, chassis, electrical or powertrain quality, manufacturing and engineering functions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Manufacturing Quality processes.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing and Tool Engineering processes.
• Knowledge of Quality Systems Planning (APQP), including PPAP.
• Ability to perform statistical problem solving (Red X, DFSS, DMAIC).
• Unique skillset with extensive experience and knowledge of the specific assigned commodity/product.
• Highly motivated with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Proficient in print reading and interpretation, part measurement, gage design and function.
• Knowledge of geometric design and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant processes, procedures, tooling, equipment, and facilities.
• Knowledge of probability, statistical quality control and design of experiments.
• Ability to investigate quality problems and to apply sound technical judgment to develop potential solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead diverse cross functional teams simultaneously.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Resume Submittal Instructions: Interested/qualified candidates should email their word formatted resumes to Kavitha Shanmugham at Kavitha.shanmugham@stgit.com and /or contact at 248.712.6727. In the subject line of the email please include: First and Last Name – (SQE).