Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Kasai North America•Talladega, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for the coordination of quality related issues with the entire supplier base. The He/she is also the primary contact person for corrective action required by suppliers, including short term fixes. Typical interaction is with the Suppliers, Engineering Personnel, Procurement Personnel, Production Control Personnel, and Production Personnel.

Requirements

5 or more years of experience in the Quality field.
Strong mathematical skills, written skills, and verbal skills.
Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, etc.
Computer literate
Capable of using various measurement devices including a coordinate measuring machine.
Ability to travel for extended periods of time with limited prior notice
Must be able to work any assigned shift.
Capable of overall professionalism in a business environment.
Must be able to judge color visually and must pass the Farnsworth – Munsell 100 Hue test every 2 years & pass tests with a minimum score of 50.

Nice To Haves

4-year Degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

Issue corrective action "8D" requests as needed.
Evaluate the results of "8D" responses as to acceptability of corrective action.
Interact with external customers, internal customers, and suppliers.
Meets quality and quantity levels of assigned work, housekeeping, and safe work practices.
Coordinates supplier rejected material movement with Production Departments, Production Control, Receiving Inspection, and Suppliers.
Generate reports, graphs, and charts as needed.
Oversees data collection and interpretation to coordinate improvement efforts with suppliers.
Assists receiving inspection personnel with inspection of materials/products for aesthetic and dimensional accuracy.
Provides KNA, Inc. quality expectations for purchased materials/products to suppliers.
Monitor and enforce IATF 16949 & ISO 14001 policies and procedures.
Verify the accuracy of all documentation.
Perform supplier audits.