Supplier Quality Engineer

Scope Summary:

Works in a fast-paced automotive environment; responsible for all quality related activities and performance; initiates and maintains customer interface and support.

Education:

Bachelors or Associated Degree

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of formal training regarding the TS 16949 standard


• Successful completion of formal problem-solving training (Ford TOPS 8D
  
  preferred)


• Experience Minimum 5 years in quality capacity at Tier I or II automotive supplier or automotive OEM.


• Lean manufacturing experience


• Process and product auditing experience


• Proficiency with the use of continuous improvement tools and techniques


• Proficiency with the application of basic SPC


• TS 16949 Internal Auditor


• Practical working knowledge of quality tools (pareto analysis, trend analysis, scatter diagrams, histograms, capability charts, SPC, etc.)


• Ability to update all APQP documents


• Ability to maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities


• Experience with Ford Systems a plus

Responsibilities include:

• Manage “Control of Non-conforming Material” process including analysis and disposition of internal and external non-conforming product


• Manage “Improvement” process including continual improvement, corrective action and preventive action


• Manage “Change Control” process


• Manage “Measurement Systems Analysis” process


• Manage “Measurement, Analysis and Improvement” process (SPC)


• Manage “Validation of Processes for Production” process


• Conduct product and manufacturing process audits


• Facilitate/Conduct validation testing


• Participate in management system audits (member of the internal audit team)


• Preparation of PPAP submissions according to customer requirements and AIAG methods


• Participate in the APQP process for new and prospective customers


• Training of associates to customer-specific procedures/work instructions


• Assist in implementing visual management system – Quality Cost Delivery Service/Safety


• Develop, document, review and communicate the Quality and Environmental Objectives


• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed


• Strives for excellence in all duties in responsibilities

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