Chemical Supplier Quality Engineer, LFP Cell Manufacturing

Tesla•Sparks, NV

About The Position

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for critical component development, quality management, continuous improvement, qualification activities at suppliers and for managing the incoming quality program. The job requires effective communication at all levels both with internal and external teams, conducting failure analysis, leading statistical process control activities for critical components, process development, First Article Inspection planning and execution and on-the-spot critical decision making. Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, Statistical Process Control, scorecards, ensuring supplier compliance, whilst driving systematic problem solving and process improvement plans Based on performance and business needs, set priorities for cross functional teams and suppliers Develop positive relationships and work closely with Supply Chain Team to manage, implement, and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and New Product Introductions First Article Inspection planning and execution and development, implementation and managment of incoming quality processes Track and manage Supplier Correct Action Request process within the manufacturing environment working closely with Supply Chain organization and suppliers Provide leadership and guidance during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on supplier development and improvement Perform root cause analysis, coordinate, and conduct specialized testing and measurement Plan, organize, direct and report all activities and matters relating to supplier performance; Assess supplier qualifications status Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends that concern product quality

Requirements

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience and knowledge of PPAP/APQP processes
In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and sampling inspection
Knowledge in Statistics, Statistical Process Control and data mining and analysis
Possess demonstrable leadership abilities and previous experience managing safety critical parts
Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level with proven results in meeting customer requirements
Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma or ASQ certification is preferred
Experience in Quality Systems is preferred

Responsibilities

critical component development
quality management
continuous improvement
qualification activities at suppliers
managing the incoming quality program
conducting failure analysis
leading statistical process control activities for critical components
process development
First Article Inspection planning and execution
Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, Statistical Process Control, scorecards, ensuring supplier compliance, whilst driving systematic problem solving and process improvement plans
set priorities for cross functional teams and suppliers
Develop positive relationships and work closely with Supply Chain Team to manage, implement, and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and New Product Introductions
development, implementation and managment of incoming quality processes
Track and manage Supplier Correct Action Request process within the manufacturing environment working closely with Supply Chain organization and suppliers
Provide leadership and guidance during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on supplier development and improvement
Perform root cause analysis, coordinate, and conduct specialized testing and measurement
Plan, organize, direct and report all activities and matters relating to supplier performance
Assess supplier qualifications status
Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends that concern product quality