Supplier Quality Engineer II

Lear Corp. • Southfield, MI

37d

About The Position

As a member of the Quality team, the Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for APQP execution for new programs and for current programs ensure that suppliers are meeting product specifications and in the case they are not, will be responsible for documenting accordingly, notify suppliers and follow up until closure with all the implications. All this by following applicable procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years' minimum experience in the automotive industry (minimum 2 years of experience in quality is a must or 2 years managing advanced quality activities)
• AIAG tools MSA, SPC etc.
• APQP execution
• Demonstrated expertise in problem solving in-depth knowledge of 8D, 5Why's, it is /Is it not, etc.
• Understanding of Lean improvement methods - Standardized work, 5S, etc.,
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated expertise in problem solving (8D's, 5Why's, Ishikawa, Is/Is not...)
• Communication Skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of IATF16949 quality management system and quality control techniques.
• IATF 16949 Audit exposure / Support
• Knowledge of VDA 6.3
• Possess application knowledge of FMEA, SPC, TQM, etc. methodology

Responsibilities

• Comply with the quality management system.
• Lead and manage the advanced quality activities APQP with assigned Suppliers/Programs or any similar customer requirement for different OEM's
• Ensures the internal and external quality customer objectives and requirements are clearly understood and translated into technical specifications (SC/CC)
• Review the control plan and ensure its efficient execution in manufacturing area in all phases
• Lead and Participate on the CP, PFMEA, Process Flow and R@R execution and reviews
• Ensure the manufacturing line readiness and tooling validation.
• Ensure the proper use of the statistical tools (SPC, MSA, R&R, control chart, XR…).
• Lead and manage assigned suppliers for current programs Quality Issues that has impacted Lear JIT facilities thru the problem-solving methodologies and the quality tools to fix the supplier quality issues.
• Coach and develop the supplier under your responsibility & support them in the execution of problem solving to improve supplier performance

What This Job Offers

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