Identical To SIMNJP00078330

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SIMNJP00078330

#26-01778 $57.50 per hour Wendell, NC 40%

Remote Job Description At-a-Glance:

Are you ready to build your career by joining a leader in smart building and infrastructure? If so, our client is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer.

Position Type:

Contract Hybrid

Required:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, such as mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or electrical engineering OR 3+ years of vocational training plus an additional 5+ years in a technician role. 5 years of experience in various areas of production and/or development/quality management. 3+ years of experience with the following: Addressing supplier performance and supply issues through root cause analysis and collaboration with suppliers, R D, and fi eld/customer teams. Leading PPAP activities, documentation and conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance, qualification, and continuous improvement. Implementing quality and problem-solving methods (8D, FMEA, Ishikawa, and PDCA) with strong technical understanding of drawings, standards, and regulations. Demonstrating critical thinking, independent decision-making, and clear communication of actionable insights.

Responsibilities:

Ensuring supplier quality through meticulous audits, qualification processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. Bridges suppliers, R D, purchasing, and field teams to resolve quality concerns, drive root cause analysis, and enhance overall supply chain performance. Leading PPAP deliverables, coordinating quality agreements, and implementing systems to ensure consistent compliance and supplier development.

Supplier Auditing & Qualification:

Plan and conduct supplier audits in accordance with VDA 6.3 standards. Evaluate and qualify new and existing suppliers, focusing on compliance and performance. Lead supplier qualification efforts and define quality requirements.

Quality Planning & PPAP Management:

Ensure PPAP documentation and results meet performance, process capability, and compliance expectations. Make final decisions regarding supplier PPAP requirements and approvals. Handle documentation, meeting coordination, and feedback distribution.

Supplier Quality Assurance & Agreements:

Coordinate and negotiate standardized Quality Assurance Agreements (QAAs). Supervise the implementation of QAAs across the supplier base. Design, maintain, and implement supplier quality system regulations and processes.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving:

Promote supplier performance improvement and support suppliers in corrective and preventive actions. Analyze error history and lead sustainable root cause analysis. Implement supplier development programs to enhance quality and reliability.

Challenge Resolution & Communication:

Function as a bridge connecting suppliers, research and development, procurement, and field/customer teams to tackle quality or supply challenges. Coordinate complaint handling for defective purchased parts, including communication with suppliers and internal collaborators. Support purchasing in recovering additional costs resulting from non-conformities.

Strategic & Project Management:

Coordinate projects related to material group strategy, non-conformity cost reduction, and productivity improvement. Collaborate with international partner plants to align and optimize supplier quality strategies. Get in

Touch:

We want to hear from you! If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Priyanshu at 201-478-6913 to learn more. #LI-VK1 #HbM6349