Supplier Quality Engineer 2

Knorr-Bremse•Springfield, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) position is responsible for implementing NYAB's Supplier Quality Assurance Program. This involves supplier rating and performance reporting, establishing Supplier Quality flowdowns, evaluating supplier quality systems, performing product and process validations on supplied products, evaluating non-conforming products, and implementing corrective actions. The role also directs all commodity team supplier quality efforts to ensure the highest quality standard for purchased materials received at NYAB. Additionally, the SQE supports supplier value engineering efforts to enhance supplier cost reductions, improve producibility, and reduce the cost of supplier quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or other related Engineering
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Quality Engineering/ industrial engineering experience (Supplier Quality preferred).
Understanding of ISO 9000, IATF-16949 or equivalent quality system standards
Knowledge of the supplier quality assurance processes including APQP/ PPAP, PFMEA & Control plan development, MSA, SPC etc.
Familiar with various manufacturing processes associated with purchase material requirements.
Experience with Drawing / blueprint, Technical Specifications interpretation and G,D&T.
Knowledge of Measurement principles, limits of metrology, hands-on experience with measuring equipment and measurement techniques.
Coordinate PFMEA and Control plan development.
Coordinate 8D process to root cause analyses and corrective actions utilizing various quality tools e.g. Ishikawa, 5Why techniques etc.
Customer Orientation – This is about demonstrating service and relationship orientation toward internal and external customers, satisfying their needs, and generating mutually satisfactory solutions.
Analytical Thinking - Refers to collecting, analyzing, and structuring information using a wide perspective to identify key issues and patterns and draw conclusions.
Creativity & Innovation - Includes creating an atmosphere of openness and curiosity for innovations, providing and implementing inventive ideas that add value.
Teamwork – This means working with others, building a positive climate, and trusting team relationships.
Adaptability & Flexibility - The ability to build networks and work successfully in various complex, changing, and challenging environments and with diverse people.
Influence & Inspire - Refers to convincing others to embrace ideas, provide compelling arguments, and use informal processes.
Communication Skills - Comprises the ability to speak, present, write, listen, and distribute information effectively and create an environment for open communication.
Strategy & Vision - Describes the ability to develop strategies aligned to the organization's vision, putting them into action, taking a big-picture view, and considering future influences.

Nice To Haves

Automotive / Transportation industry background

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain a complete Supplier Quality Assurance Program with key strategic suppliers to establish the highest quality standard for materials.
Act as the technical interface, communicating engineering flow downs to suppliers.
Manage quality activities during the product realization phase.
Review supplier manufacturing processes, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
Improve purchased product quality through the APQP process with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Review drawings and specifications, develop inspection/test plans based on product design and functional requirements.
Review and approve Supplier PPAP documents, including PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA and Cp/ Cpk reports.
Evaluate independent test results and inspection reports, including engineering test plans and failure analysis reports.
Evaluate Nonconformances, Notify supplier of defects and deviations, lead containment effort and coordinate Supplier corrective action requests (SCAR).
Use statistical tools (Six Sigma, SPC, DOE) to analyze data, make acceptance decisions, and improve process capability.
Utilize SAP QM reporting tool for supplier management, including running queries and analyzing data.
Mentor quality personnel on quality tools and inspection/measuring equipment (e.g., CMM, micrometers, calipers, gauges).
Monitor Supplier performance in terms of KPIs (PPM, COPQ etc.) and coordinate suitable initiatives to meet or exceed quality metrics.
Support quality improvement projects (Six Sigma, cost reduction, defect elimination) with strong organizational skills.
Attend Daily Shop Floor mgmt. meetings and Department functional meetings and provide timely responses to escalations.
Adhere to the Health, Safety and Environmental Management System.
Take responsibility for those aspects of the system over which they have control.
Actively participate and support commodity team activities.
Must understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations.
Must understand, support, and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures, and instructions.
Must understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs) as defined in the goal tree.