Engineer, Supplier Development

Summit Polymers•Portage, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional and technical position involving the primary focus on improvement of supplier quality and performance.

Requirements

College graduate, preferably in an engineering curriculum or equivalent training in a quality related environment automotive preferred.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Quality engineering role
ASQC certification at CQT level or attain that level after hire.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills
Extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Prior experience in Manufacturing Operations
Excellent ability to proactively recognize problems and resolve them at all levels of the organization with a positive attitude
Ability to serve as a model of integrity and ethical behavior
Ability to work in an organized, efficient manner with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and follow through
A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional score of 26 on the cognitive portion).

Responsibilities

Responsible for complete, thorough, accurate and timely supplier PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions according to AIAG requirements.
Interface with supplier & SPI product development & manufacturing teams to develop supplier statement of work documents (SSOW) that are complete and appropriate.
Support Supplier APQP (Advanced Product & Quality Planning) process to develop suppliers and products to the point of successful/on-time PPAP and full production readiness based on Summit and Customer needs.
Responsible for ensuring that suppliers to Summit Polymers have the necessary quality systems and resources to meet SPI requirements prior to and after start of production.
Validates supplier systems through on-site validation audits & launch readiness assessments.
Problem solve in conjunction with SPI Plant and corporate personnel to resolve supplier quality, delivery and other performance issues.
Travel to SPI or Supplier locations as necessary to resolve issues or to attend launch readiness assessments, run@rates, VA/VE initiatives, etc.
Collects and analyzes quality data and develops reports as needed for senior management review.
Proactively work to improve the performance of suppliers that score poorly on the SPI Supplier performance evaluation system.
Assists in the maintenance, approval and development of material specifications, vendor instructions, quality assurance procedures and other related documents to continuously improve our quality systems and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.