Supplier Quality Engineer I Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

Supplier Quality Engineer I
Quality
Greer
, SC
MAU is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer I for our client in Greer, SC. As a Supplier Quality Engineer I, you will support the development of new suppliers’ quality and production systems to ensure purchased parts meet specifications. This is a long-term contract opportunity.
Benefits Package
401(k)
Life insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field OR
4 years of professional supplier quality process/components experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
2+ years of professional experience in part technology and/or processing
2+ years of experience with:
Advanced quality planning techniques (PFMEA, control planning, process flow diagramming, process auditing techniques, PPAP)
Advanced statistical techniques (capability and standard deviation studies)
Microsoft Office
Preferred Education and Experience
Certified Quality Management (CQM)
Certified Quality Engineering (CQE)
Basic German language skills (written and verbal)
General Requirements
Training with quality management computer systems, including QSYS, SPQM, and SAP
Essential Functions
Collaborate in launch projects after handover to Supplier Quality Assurance, ensuring specification compliance
Communicate and coordinate with global plant network, including joint problem solving
Assist quality engineers in advanced quality planning such as risk assessment and product/process development
Support and execute process series with suppliers prior to SOP (Start of Production)
Review ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Report) releases for assigned products
Assess new and challenging suppliers’ quality and production systems
Review monthly supplier ratings
Support audits based on quality issues and supplier ratings; initiate and verify corrective actions
Participate in quality problem-solving for supplier-related issues
Review quality management systems at supplier locations
Support start-up readiness for new parts and processes
Oversee part approval process for assigned suppliers
Support reduction of supplier-related warranty claims through defect eradication efforts
Perform other duties as assigned by operations supervisor
Working Conditions
Willingness to travel up to 30%, primarily within regional areas, with occasional travel to other domestic locations
Minimal international travel required
Works in a normal office setting
Wears protective clothing as required by location
May work shifts or variable hours occasionally
Physical Demands
Frequently sits or walks
Frequently operates computers
Frequently travels domestically and internationally