Supplier Quality Engineer

Blue Bird Corporation•Fort Valley, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position has primary responsibility for both Supplier Development and Management initiatives. The Supplier Development focus includes, but is not limited to, supplier evaluations/audits, project management, supplier development plans for "at risk" suppliers and approval of PPAP for new and revised parts. The Supplier Management focus ensures resolution of Part quality concern resolution, Approval of RCA & CAR submissions, verifying correct, revised and new parts to the engineering specification, and Change Management. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for using metrology to confirm Fit Form and Function on PPAP parts. This position will utilize the relevant databases to ensure Supplier metrics are met and to create reports including supplier quality reviews and support department initiatives.

Requirements

Computer literate, competency in Microsoft office (Word/Excel/ PowerPoint/Visio/Access) preferred
Knowledge of and Experience in QMS Methodologies preferred
Strong organizational, communication and project management skills with ability to interact with various internal departments
Ability to work independently and self-motivated
Familiar with vehicle function and technical knowledge of component parts and processes preferred
Basic problem-solving skills, proficient in using metrology equipment (CMM preferred)
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changes in priority
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field required
1+ years Supplier Quality Engineer experience within a Manufacturing environment required
Transportation/Automotive industry, preferred

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of various quality system methodologies 8D, 5-Why, Lean, Pareto Analysis, 6-Sigma, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, ISO etc. preferred
5+ years of related experience in Quality within a Manufacturing environment (Transportation/Automotive industry preferred)

Responsibilities

Drive "Zero" defect mentality within the supply base
Monitor, Communicate and Improve key supply chain KPI's, including PPM, RMA and CAR response timing
Manage projects released into the system, ensuring timely information receipt and completion of project tasks and steps
Decision maker, monitoring supplier rejects and projects daily and leading action plans for quick resolution including due dates are not met
Confirm PPAP submission including accuracy of Quality information, approval of PPAPs for Projects, and support Pilot production builds
Conduct and support new and existing supplier audits and on-boarding, including data preparation and report documents
Champion problem solving, root cause analysis activities and containment with suppliers and customers to eliminate non- conformances where needed
Supplier management including metric data review, report generation for project management, supplier development, risk mitigation and supplier reviews
Create Supplier Development plans (data driven) for New and Existing Suppliers, as needed to ensure Project and Quality goals are realized
Communicate engineering and manufacturing specifications with clarity to supplier technical teams
Utilize escalation process as needed for items which do not meet Supplier Quality criteria, response timing or Project timing deadlines
Use metrology tools to confirm parts to engineering specification
Lead inter-departmental meetings for root cause analysis for a part concern with applicable
Create 5W-2H reports for Supplier part failures identified in house to submission to supplier requesting corrective action for non-conformances
Review Supplier corrective action reports (CAR) for root cause definition and adequate application of corrective actions
Manage and record supplier deviations and PPCNs, issuing TCRs as needed
Support department/company activities and issue purchase requests as needed
Support departmental ISO compliance and documentation of process changes and/or improvements
Must be a team player and maintain 5 S within the assigned work area