Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary:

Lead and direct supplier issues to closure, by facilitating appropriate teams and problem solving, and providing quality assurance to prevent future quality events

Essential Functions:

(Include the following but not limited to other duties that may be assigned)

• Primary interface with suppliers for plant-level quality issues
• Coordinate, lead, and facilitate quality requests and verification audits in a timely manner
• Maintain all related databases, tracking systems, and schedules for supplier quality issues, audits, process error proofing, and quality assurance
• Complete and analyze/evaluate appropriate documentation has required, including tools such as Layered Process audits (LPA), General Procedures (GP), Quality Assurance Visit (QAV), Process Flow Diagrams, PDCA, 8Ds, 5Ps, Mind Maps, etc…
• Plan and conduct the analysis, inspection, testing requirements/procedure, and integration to assure the long-term quality of the assigned product or process at the supplier as it relates to recurrence, error-proofing, or lateral evolution
• Champion continuous improvement efforts to assure continued supplier quality assurance
• Ensure supplier compliance to latest TS/ISO/IATF and Nifco internal standards
• Work closely with Corporate Supplier Development to ensure unity and clarity of supplier interface
• Analyze and interpret drawings, data, manuals, and other materials to determine requirements, inspection/testing procedures, and path forward to resolve the issue
• Coordination of sorting and containment activities (internal/external)
• Promote a clear understanding of NAM supplier management system to suppliers
• Cultivate mutually beneficial business relationships between NAM and our suppliers
• Perform on-site quality audits to assess the ability of the supplier to meet NAM expectations, verify countermeasures, and participate in improvement activities
• Support assigned NAM business units for supplied product, and act as liaison between plant and supplier for quality concerns
• Serve customer's needs relating to supplier produced products, including such areas as correspondence, quality issues, policy matters and/or any other concerns which may arise
• Obtain RMA from supplier and process vendor debits
• Review mass production PPAP from supply base
• Perform internal and supplier countermeasure verification as required
• Maintain a positive influence by behaving in a manner that enhances Nifco's success

Preferred Education:

Four-year degree or equivalent related experience.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

3-5 years related quality experience in an automotive/manufacturing environment ASQ or equivalent certification or training (CQE, LSS Belt, etc) IATF certification for Internal or Lead auditor with documentation available Must be able to facilitate and lead cross-functional teams and meetings Must be able to understand and interpret part quality standards, drawings, and PPAP's Must be able to operate simple accounting functions and charge back suppliers Proficient in Microsoft Office and creating/managing data, metrics, and presentations Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to express ideas and thoughts well Must be able to travel for days at a time (internationally as required)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required)

Work Location:

In person