Supplier Development Engineer

Job Title:

 Supplier Development Engineer

Company:

AISIN World Corp. of America

Department:

Purchasing, SPTT

Location:

Seymour, IN Position Responsibilities The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position: Communicate and partner with plant Purchasing, Quality, Supplier Quality or Supplier Engineering Development (SED)/ Supplier Part Tracking Team (SPTT), Design, and New Model planning members. Communicate and partner with assigned suppliers. Manage and/or lead supplier production preparation schedule to meet AISIN delivery and quality requirements. Lead and/or participate in Supplier Part Tracking Team (SPTT)/ Supplier Production Verification (SPV) process, and/or special process audits. Lead and/or participate in the review and assessment of quality management systems for new suppliers. Lead and/or participate in the review, assessment, and improvement activity, of targeted suppliers. Focus on manufacturing processes and quality improvements. Visit assigned suppliers regularly and communicate results to AISIN and the affected plant. Provide training to suppliers and North American Production with respect to Supplier Quality Assurance Manual (SQAM). Track supplier performance metrics regionally. Other tasks and duties as assigned. Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment in a quality or process/manufacturing technician or engineering role. Working knowledge of ISO9001 and/or

IATF16949

quality systems standards. Understand Microsoft Office applications. Ability to review manufacturing process, analyze activities, and develop potential actions for improvement of manufacturing process and quality systems. Ability to review and revise documents (e.g. Supplier Quality Assurance Manual - SQAM) for improvements in content and usability. Ability to read, understand and interpret drawings and engineering specifications. Ability to develop training materials and provide training where required for suppliers and plants. Beneficial Skills and Experience Bilingual English and Spanish Experience with machining processes Experience with heat treat applications Skilled in Microsoft Access from a database development standpoint AIAG Core Tools Training Education/Training/Certifications Associate degree (or equivalent experience) preferably in a Math or Engineering discipline. Bachelor of Science degree preferred. ASQ certification as Technician or Engineer and/or NSPE as Professional Engineer highly desirable. Travel Requirements Approximately 25-50 % Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs. Work Environment Requirements With reasonable accommodation: Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment. Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits). Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality. Must be able to operate as an effective team member. Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies. Attendance/Work Hour Requirements Must maintain an acceptable attendance record. Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.