Supplier Management Engineer

Nissan • Smyrna, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Supplier Management Engineer to join our team in Smyrna, TN . The Supplier Management Engineer provides engineering support for the development, production, and quality of new and current manufactured vehicles within the assigned area at NNA manufacturing plants. Communicates with suppliers, manufacturing plants, and other Nissan affiliates to propose and implement countermeasures for quality, manufacturing, delivery, and field concerns within the assigned area.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
• A four-year degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Supply Chain Management/Logistics, or Engineering Technology.
• Day travel up to 80%, overnight travel up to 80%. More frequent travel or extended travel may be required in some functions, including international travel. Minimal notice of travel may be required depending on business need.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree

Responsibilities

• Manages suppliers to ensure assigned parts meet Nissan quality standards; reviews suppliers' assembly and offers improvement suggestions; works with suppliers to eliminate repetitive quality concerns and establish permanent countermeasures; rates suppliers based on response to quality issues.
• Leads supplier change requests and gives production part approval based on Nissan Product Quality Procedure (NPQP) requirements.
• Coordinates the analysis of various quality and warranty reports to investigate production and customer satisfaction concerns; determines root cause and leads the supplier in developing solutions; ensures countermeasures are successfully adopted.
• Lead trouble-shooting quality concerns and equipment or tooling problems in assigned area; recommends tooling modifications as required; submits and follows up on purchase requisitions and work orders required to set up and maintain production in assigned area.
• Reviews and becomes thoroughly knowledgeable about current model Dispersion Control (DCC) and process control parameters within assigned area; monitors data to recommend corrective action and implement changes to process as required.

Benefits

• Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.
• Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees