Description:
The Supplier Quality Engineer will manage and enhance the quality of components and OEM finished goods supplied to our organization. This role requires a proactive individual who can make an immediate impact by leveraging advanced quality management techniques and fostering strong relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in supplier quality engineering, particularly within the commercial or residential appliance manufacturing industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans for supplier-related issues involving components and finished goods.
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to implement corrective actions effectively.
- Manage the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to ensure all supplier submissions meet engineering requirements.
- Ensure the safe launch of new supplier parts, products, and processes, addressing any potential risks.
- Act as the primary point of contact for end-of-line/receiving inspection/field issues, managing failure analysis and coordinating corrective actions with suppliers.
- Provide regular updates on the status of supplier quality concerns and ongoing improvement initiatives.
- Establish and monitor supplier performance measures for quality and delivery.
- Perform on-site process and quality assessments to verify supplier capabilities meet expectations and requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement plans focused on supplier component reliability and field performance.
Requirements:
- Technical degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or a related field).
- Proven experience with continuous improvement and quality management tools and methodologies such as 8D, PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP and sampling plans.
- Experience and good understanding of lean manufacturing with defect free methodologies.
- Strong understanding of probability and statistical methods related to quality assurance.
- ASQ certifications (Certified Quality Engineer or Auditor) are highly desirable.
- Solid understanding of ISO / TS quality system standards.
- Familiarity with commercial or residential appliance manufacturing is preferred.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
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