Supplier Development Engineer

GHSP • Holland, MI

9h

About The Position

Develops production suppliers to ensure they meet established expectations
for quality, delivery, and service.
Provides technical and operational guidance to ensure supplier capability and
promote design for manufacturability.
Manages supplier APQP and PPAP per AIAG and GHSP's Product Development
Process.
Manages supplier progress through SOP +90 days and incorporates lessons
learned into supplier development plans.
Executes ongoing audits of approved suppliers and performs potential new
supplier assessments.
Assists plant quality as needed to resolve major or chronic supplier issues,
verifying root cause analysis, and ensuring implementation of effective
corrective and preventive actions.
Coordinates with plant quality to ensure lessons learned are incorporated
into the APQP process for future products in development.
Evaluates supplier performance to communicate needs and encourage good
performance.
Performs supplier risk mitigation activities to ensure a stable supply base.
Prioritizes assignments based on timing and risk associated.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering or Equivalent - Electronics focus preferred.
• 3 + years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, QS 9000, Automotive Experience with APQP, PFMEA, SPC, GD&T, Blueprints.
• Commodity specific knowledge including industry standards and best practices.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ, CQE, CQA Certificate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops production suppliers to ensure they meet established expectations for quality, delivery, and service.
• Provides technical and operational guidance to ensure supplier capability and promote design for manufacturability.
• Manages supplier APQP and PPAP per AIAG and GHSP's Product Development Process.
• Manages supplier progress through SOP +90 days and incorporates lessons learned into supplier development plans.
• Executes ongoing audits of approved suppliers and performs potential new supplier assessments.
• Assists plant quality as needed to resolve major or chronic supplier issues, verifying root cause analysis, and ensuring implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinates with plant quality to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into the APQP process for future products in development.
• Evaluates supplier performance to communicate needs and encourage good performance.
• Performs supplier risk mitigation activities to ensure a stable supply base.
• Prioritizes assignments based on timing and risk associated.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees