Supplier Quality Engineer

Hutchinson•Grand-Rapids, MI

21d

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer will support Purchasing to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented. This role involves maintaining and updating the critical supplier audit system and schedule, conducting supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement. The engineer will monitor, communicate, and improve supply chain performance, including Supplier OTD (Past due), Quality, and communication. Key responsibilities include promoting problem-solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers, resolving supplier technical issues, and supporting Purchasing in developing long-term supplier relationships. The role also involves aiding Engineering/Manufacturing in the evaluation and qualification of new supplier materials (PPAP) and driving a “Zero Defects” mentality within the supply base. The engineer will also analyze and log MCN and MCN debits.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office applications
Strong problem solving skills
Strong organizational skills
Understanding of project management
Knowledge of various quality system methodologies 8D, Lean, 5 Why’s, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, 8-D, DFMEA, PFEMA, PPAP, etc.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Must work well with diverse groups of people and be able to function independently of direct supervision
Must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with Supply Base, HAV’s Engineering, Quality, and other plant and office personnel
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and process several abstract and concrete variables
Must be able to assess reasonableness of the analysis performed
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering and 6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have good computer skills with a working knowledge of Excel, Word, Lotus, MAPICS

Nice To Haves

experience preferred (project management)

Responsibilities

Support Purchasing to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported, and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented
Maintain and update critical supplier audit system and schedule
Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement
Monitor, communicate and improve supply chain, including Supplier OTD (Past due), Quality and communication
Communicate short / long term supplier quality goals
Promote problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances
Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply
Support Purchasing in developing long-term supplier relationships
Aide Engineering/Manufacturing in the evaluation and qualification of new supplier materials (PPAP) following a defined new product development process
Drive “Zero Defects” mentality within the supply base
Analyze and log MCN and MCN debits
Other duties as assigned