Supplier Quality Engineer

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are building a company that respects its past, present, and future, focusing on community, work-life balance, and customer needs with versatile powertrains. We empower our teams to innovate, seeking visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters to shape the future of transportation. Join us to drive change and make history.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/vehicle engineering, industrial engineering, or related field preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection.
• Knowledge of PPAP/APQP/ VDA processes.
• 4-8 years of experience in Automotive OEM or applicable Tier I experience.
• Very good technical understanding and sound specialist knowledge of vehicle development, vehicle production, and supply chain management.
• Excellent operations experience and very good understanding of vehicle assembly/functionality.
• Great written and verbal communications skills.
• Sound knowledge of quality management and methodologies.
• Understanding of safety requirements.
• Understanding of IATF, VDA, ISO, DIN, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills.
• Certification in AIAG Core Tools - MSA, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP.
• Leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Proven results and ability to direct supplier activities at the management level to ensure suppliers can meet customer requirements and expectations.
• Proven ability to execute project management techniques.
• Strong technical writing ability using SPC and data analysis as well as an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Passport required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Quality Systems a plus.
• VDA Auditing Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier quality planning and execution of manufacturing, assembly techniques, and quality control processes from advanced development to mass production using APQP and VDA quality management processes.
• Support all quality performance and functional standards to ensure all vehicle activities in the supply chain meet customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership at suppliers to ensure Scout’s Quality expectations are met and that suppliers can meet industrialization related activities on time, escalating when necessary.
• Responsible for proactive and reactive containment at suppliers.
• Responsible for reviewing and participating in the approval of necessary boundary samples, appearance catalogs, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring change management occurs and is identified properly and proactively for product architecture requests.
• Responsible for Supplier PPAPs and ongoing activities within the supply chain from development to series production.
• Work as a partner with the Supply Chain to ensure escalations of issues are raised and resolutions are achieved in a timely manner.
• Lead supplier improvements in cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Facilitate understanding of technical requirements between Suppliers and Scout Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams to ensure proper transparency and communication.
• Responsible for supplier audits and corrective actions to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations.
• Collaborate with Scout’s Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics.
• Accountable for ongoing monitoring of supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes.
• Responsible for driving continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ensure suppliers have robust processes and procedures to promote mass industrialization through efficient and seamless production of high-quality products.
• Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and/or process changes to ensure they are capable and robust using read-across methodology for similar manufacturing lines and/or suppliers.
• Facilitate new or alternative materials that will positively impact design robustness, quality, manufacturability, or cost reduction.
• Participate in supplier reviews, including new suppliers and design for manufacturability reviews.
• Support/lead suppliers in efficient use of best methods of manufacturing, testing, and gauging, poke-yokes, and correct tools or assembly equipment.
• Drive Quality improvements with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure Quality KPIs are met and drive to exceed expectations.
• Support the planning, execution, and evaluation of root cause analysis to ensure high quality of Scout production vehicles through fast response methodologies.
• Lead, participate, and drive Scout’s Quality expectations to ensure KPIs are met.
• Act with dignity and respect on behalf of Scout when at a supplier.
• Work to mitigate warranty claims with suppliers to drive closure and resolution of issues with the cross-functional group.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments within Scout.
• Support NCR resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans.
• 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting.
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued.
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders.
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level