Senior Staff Analyst, Supplier Quality K&B - (req67770)

Kohler • Kohler, WI

169d • $102,500 - $130,550

About The Position

The Senior Staff Analyst, Supplier Quality K&B position at Kohler involves providing comprehensive support for the Vitreous category, which includes vitreous, plastic, and electronics products. The role requires completing engineering and supplier quality assignments by following prescribed procedures. The position is hybrid, allowing for a mix of remote and onsite work in Kohler, WI.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in manufacturing quality and/or design engineering
• Experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring quality management systems
• Experience in defining, monitoring, and improving KPIs at suppliers
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Process Qualification & Six Sigma DMAIC tools
• Experience with basic and advanced metrology
• Demonstrated ability to drive engineering solutions to complex problems through RCA
• Basic manufacturing knowledge
• Knowledge of vitreous china product manufacturing is an advantage
• Customer complaint handling experience with understanding of metrics like UFR & CCU
• Experience with 8D corrective actions
• Experience using Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of toilets, lavatories, bath tubs, etc.
• Minitab software usage is an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead Supplier Quality Engineering activities for Vitreous Product Development and Ongoing Production
• Work with suppliers on corrective action for supplier part/finished goods issues
• Lead the cross-functional Print & Process Review for purchased parts
• Organize attendees, define timelines, and understand key characteristics and GD&T callouts
• Conduct PPAP (production part approval process) for purchased components and finished goods
• Coordinate requirements for DFM, Sample trials, Process Qualification & Verification Testing
• Work with suppliers & expert feedback to mitigate manufacturing risk
• Use GD&T & tolerance stack up knowledge to review designs
• Establish and implement consistent supplier selection and assessment processes
• Conduct onsite quality assessments of potential suppliers and drive recordable improvements
• Support and document project work
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Utilize production and field data to mitigate production and customer risk
• Utilize SPC, Lean and Six Sigma to drive improvements in quality, cost, and delivery
• Monitor and communicate supplier response and follow-up activities on non-conforming products
• Travel up to 20-30% of the time, both domestic and international

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Day 1 benefits access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing