Supplier Quality Engineer Global

EnerSys Delaware Inc.•Springfield, MO

About The Position

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution. Job Purpose Lead and coordinate the Quality activities with battery suppliers, representing EnerSys and developing solutions for quality components and stable/repeatable processes. Interface with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams, managing the prioritization of tasks and activities. Responsible to drive corrective and preventive actions, ensure robust quality methods are utilized and problem solving is executed with highest level of detail. Review and validate proper identification of root causes and corrective actions. Be the key point of contact and coordinate effective communication with suppliers and support team members.

Requirements

Quality tools experience (i.e. AIAG core tools)
Experience with battery manufacturing and sub-components
Program management skills
Experience with dealing with suppliers, minimum 3 years as SQE
APQP
Bachelor’s in Science – Engineering (or 6-years as SQE)

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Certified IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3 auditor

Responsibilities

Be the key point of contact with lead acid battery suppliers.
Drive the Quality activities and coordinate the communication with project teams.
Identify, communicate, plan and execute Quality improvements with suppliers.
Lead problem solving initiatives and prioritize issues as they arise.
Manage open items from suppliers and Enersys to closure.
Perform product and process audits on a routine basis.
Manage communication two ways: supply base and EnerSys.
Ability to multi-task, oversee multiple projects (NPI, current production, and continuous improvements activities).
Coordinate and review PPAP submittals in preparation for series production.
Prepare weekly / monthly Supplier Quality related Reports.
Moderate and/or support Design and Process FMEAs.
Drive for application of lessons learned into different products and processes.