Supplier Quality Engineer

ObjectiveUnder the direction of the Supplier Quality Engineer Lead (or Manager), The Supplier Quality Engineer position is seeking a highly skilled individual with strong technical acumen. The primary objective of this role is to drive supplier improvement, PPAP review, and deviation management processes while utilizing advanced data analysis tools for enhanced supplier quality monitoring. The ideal candidate will be adept at data analysis & database management, leveraging tools such as PowerBI and possess the ability to streamline supplier related data, ensuring smooth data flow and visualization to support data-driven decision-making. Join our team and contribute to our commitment to delivering top-notch quality products through effective supplier quality management.Essential ResponsibilitiesNCRCAR: Participates in a collaborative team approach to evaluate, expedite, and issue NCR while ensuring minimal disruption to supply chain and customer shipments. Applies strong problem-solving skills to effectively address NCRCAR issues, notifies suppliers, monitors CAR timeliness, and reviewsapproves CAR, contributing to seamless operations.PPAP (For NPL & PCNs): Upon receiving PPAP (from both Mechanical & Electronics commodity suppliers), reviews documentation for accuracy. Requests inspection data, as needed. Upon (PPV) Production Part Validation approval, signs (PSW) Part Submission Warrant, and notifies supplier. Supplier Approval: Reviews supplier documentation (Incl. - Supplier Profile, CQI, Quality System Self-Survey, and QualityEnvironmental Certifications). Approves supplier if all documentation meets requirements, or makes recommendations (Incl. - Audit). Conducts audit of facility, as required.Deviation: Communications, enters, and obtains disposition of supplier requested deviations for component parts.Continual Improvement: Digitize and optimize supplier & inspection records, ensuring efficient data retrieval and traceability. Connect and integrate various databases, streamlining data flow and ensuring data accuracy. Utilize data visualization software like PowerBI to create insightful reports and dashboards. Provide actionable insights through data analysis and recommend improvements to enhance supplier quality performance.Education: Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or other technical degree).Experience: 3+ year's Quality Engineer experience within Automotive IndustryKnowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other:Quality engineering or manufacturing engineering experience in an automated mass production environment.Proficiency in soldering, electronic components, and PCB assembly, demonstrating essential skills for the positionFamiliarity with Data mining and database (such as mySQL, SQL Server, Nintax, or sharepoints for database management)Solid understanding of data analysis techniques and statistical methodologies.Working knowledge with implementing various charts, corrective action programs, simple DOE, and other SPC tools.Strong PC skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Project, Access).Working knowledge of various problem solving techniques (i.e. paretos, cause and effect, histograms, etc.).Knowledge of plating, plastic molding, metal stamping, die casting andor welding desired.Expertise with ISO 9001 IATF 16949Must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures within the automotive supplier quality dependent and collaborative team playExcellence judgment decision-making abilityExpertise in planning and goal settingaccomplishment.Strong attention to detailStrong problem solving ability.Customer centricStrong communication skills (oral written).Highly organized, resourceful with time resources.Proficient in ExcelExcellent Communication SkillsTechnical writing interpreting skillsMRPERP experience required (KBM, a plus)Travel Required: up to 25% domestic travelPhysical Demand (Special Considerations): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, kneelsquat and bend. The employee must occasionally lift andor move up to fifty (50) pounds.Keywords: supplier quality, ISO, IATF 16949, engineering, MRP, ERP, Data Visualization, Process Enhancement, Data Analytics, Microsoft Excel, automotive, electronics, mechanical, DOE, SPC, corrective action,If your qualifications and aspirations match those detailed for this Supplier Quality Engineer opportunity - I would appreciate hearing from you!For immediate consideration, please email (with a fresh resume), directly to : This position is NOT open to external sourcing (Recruiting Agencies)

Created: 2025-02-22