Engineer II-Supplier Quality

ZF Chassis Systems Duncan•Duncan, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ZF Foxconn (ZFFCN) is seeking talented individuals to join their team and shape the future of chassis systems. ZFFCN is a global leader in assembly and logistics services for the automotive industry with 30 years of experience and 25 locations worldwide. They support premium and volume car manufacturers globally and are a top full-service supplier for chassis systems. The company is experiencing substantial growth due to a partnership with Foxconn, a global leader in technology solutions, and the increasing trend of outsourcing in the automotive and mobility sectors. ZFFCN offers opportunities to elevate careers in the technology and automotive sector.

Requirements

1-4+ years of experience
Strong organizational and task management skills.
Strong Commodity related knowledge, experience and certifications.
Prior experience in or practical education and exposure to Supplier Quality Engineering or Quality Engineering
Good written and oral communications skills
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, databases, etc.
Self-starter attitude.
Ability to prioritize and schedule daily tasks, manage time effectively
Understands the concept of utilizing Process Flow Charts, FMEA’s, and Control Plans.
Understands dimensional and material test equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in Engineering
Automotive industry experience
Six Sigma training
Measurement and test experience
General working knowledge of CMM equipment.
Working knowledge of GD&T
Certified Quality Engineer
German language skills
Spanish language skills
Auditing experience
COMMODITY specific knowledge to meet job description.
Aluminum and steel castings and/or forgings; rubber-metal bonding, machining Assemblies; complex automotive components with electronics and HVAC
Welding; brackets, weldments and structural automotive subframes

Responsibilities

Evaluate, audit, strategize, and develop assigned suppliers.
Develop suppliers through regular supplier visits, planning meetings, and APQP tools.
Responsible for any supplier-related activities affecting plant quality.
Facilitate change management for supplier related activities/changes.
Perform product launch activities (when applicable) for customers in accordance with APQP/PPAP guidelines.
Monitor supplier product launch quality activities (when applicable) for customers in accordance with APQP/PPAP guidelines.
Monitor supplier rating system and activate appropriate corrective actions when needed.
Plan and ensure Safety, Processes and Equipment and budgets are within local and corporate standards and requirements.
Collaborate with Purchasing to develop suppliers through interviews and/or plant visits.
Manage the review, approval and processing of supplier PPAP’s for Engineering Changes (new and modified parts), interface with plants, projects, and customers as necessary.
Conduct periodic and special audits of supplier facilities and manufacturing processes to determine adequacy and capability of quality control and ability to comply with component specifications.
Support the Plant SQA function with supplier-related 8D’s to resolve nonconformance, delivery, warranty and/or other performance issues as necessary, communicate with the relevant QE and/or supplier, and ensure timely closure and effectiveness.
Interface with Quality Engineers, inspectors, production associates, and suppliers to resolve customer complaints resulting from supplier-related quality problems.
Participate in Purchasing/SQE departmental meetings to aid in organizational planning, reach objectives, and review Supplier Quality Assurance activities, results and policies.
Perform initial problem investigation and containment activities at the plant or program site for purchased direct materials (when requested).
Perform or direct the inspection of purchased direct materials as needed, support in the processing and disposition of supplier non-conformances, and initiate supplier charge backs to recover significant costs of quality associated with poor supplier performance by utilizing SAP and other quality tools as applicable.
Participate on APQP teams to launch new products per ZFFCN SQE Structure. Includes supplier development as applicable, internal documentation, supplier-related documentation, gaging requirements, including Run @ Rates, PPAP runoffs, etc.
Track supplier performance through monthly KPI.
Compliance with all Internal and External Production Quality Management Systems and Group Directives.