Senior Supplier Quality Assurance

Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Isuzu - 4.1 Plymouth, MI Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Defect resolution root cause analysis Blueprint specification interpretation Quality control statistical data analysis Statistical Process Control Failure analysis Full Job Description Description

J OB SUMMARY

Responsible for supplier quality: ensuring all parts are compliant to Engineering, Packaging, and Quality specifications while meeting cost targets. Ensures supplier quality actions conform to Isuzu Quality and APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning) requirements through supplier audits and visits. % of time spent on each activity

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 30

% 15% 15% 1. 2. 3. Reviews and coordinates supplier control plans and processes including Production Part Approval Process. Coordinates and completes supplier process audits.

Assists in supplier sourcing activities:

issuing, tracking, and reviewing Request for Quotation packages, monitoring and evaluating supplier quality systems, and ensuring supplier on-time del ivery. Assists Vehicle Quality Engineer with Product Concern Reports (PCR) to suppliers for defective parts. 15% 10% 4. 5. Coordinates continuous improvement activities relating to supplier part quality and cost. Assists with coordinating the flow of documents and information regarding engineering changes, quality requirements, etc. between suppliers and department personnel within Isuzu and ICTA. 5% 5% 5% 6. 7. 8. Assists with updates to the INAC Supplier Quality Manual and Website. Participates in internal cross-training opportunites. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Director, Purchasing No direct reports

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Industrial Engineering or equivalent directly related work experience. Minimum five years experience in supplier quality or related field, preferably in automotive ind ustry

KNOWLEDGE APQP

process/procedures Quality Control techniques Blueprints and engineering drawing Working knowledge of SPC functions Root Cause analysis techniques; Red X, Six Sigma or other

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Proficient PC skills in Windows applications Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications Ability to conduct root cause analysis and countermeasure with closed loop controls. Ability to prepare and conduct training and business and technical meetings/presentations Ability to maintain accurate data files Effective planning and scheduling techniques

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

The employee must be able to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer. Occasional reaching, stooping, and lifting of office files, reports or records, typically weighing 5 lbs. or less. Po sition requires travel with overnight stays. Qualifications