Supplier Quality Engineer

Magna International•Duncan, SC

12h

About The Position

Plans, supports, and implements supplier quality programs in conjunction with the Corporate Materials Department and plant Quality strategy to improve the quality of products purchased by the Company. Evaluates, selects, and develops suppliers and assesses new supplier technology to achieve quality and productivity objectives. Helps develop supplier quality policies, procedures, and standards, and ensures suppliers comply with Corporate Quality standards. The role defines, plans, organizes, leads, and directs technical quality-engineering work. It reviews and audits supplier products, processes, and systems; supports supplier quality planning during new-product launches; and works with suppliers and Advanced Quality Engineering on quality tools and Production Part Approval Process activities. The position also leads supplier-development and continuous-improvement initiatives, coordinates internal and external resources, monitors project cost and timing, and provides technical problem-solving support. It may supervise or provide work direction to other staff. Travel within North America may be required up to 50% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field with an understanding of quality-engineering practices, principles, and processes, or equivalent.
Minimum three years of experience in quality engineering, project/program management, or equivalent.
Thorough and complete knowledge of the respective field.
Broad familiarity with technologies, products, suppliers, and programs.
Ability to conceptualize, coordinate, integrate internal data, and clearly articulate quality-engineering concepts and issues.
Creativity and ingenuity to handle broad moderate- to long-term assignments.
Strong organizational, project-management, and leadership skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage competing needs and multiple issues.
Ability to work independently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to represent the Company professionally with internal and external contacts.
Ability to operate standard and specialized equipment related to the job.
Strong computer skills, including calculating and analyzing data, generating reports, and presenting information.
Ability to research and recommend suppliers, products, and processes.
Ability to initiate continuous-improvement processes.
Ability to travel within North America up to 50% of the time.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed; stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods; maintain required vision and alertness to surroundings.
Working knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

Plan, support, and implement supplier quality programs in conjunction with the Corporate Materials Department and plant Quality strategy.
Define, plan, organize, lead, and direct technical quality-engineering activities to improve the quality of purchased products.
Evaluate, select, and develop suppliers, and assess new supplier technologies to improve quality and productivity.
Review and audit supplier products, processes, and systems, and recommend improvements.
Formulate or assist in formulating supplier quality-control policies, procedures, and standards, and ensure supplier compliance with Corporate Quality standards.
Monitor project costs, timing, budgets, schedules, and progress related to supplier quality.
Serve as a technical liaison and coordinate internal and external resources.
Provide problem-solving support and initiate actions to overcome obstacles.
Participate in quality planning during new-product launches.
Work with suppliers and Advanced Quality Engineering to develop Advanced Quality tools during new-product development.
Support suppliers through the Production Part Approval Process to obtain full approval for production use.
Lead supplier-development projects and programs and champion continuous improvement.
Research, recommend, and support the implementation of supplier quality-assurance processes.
Conduct comparative and competitive analysis to identify appropriate techniques.
Follow Magna policies, procedures, work instructions, and standards, and recommend continuous improvements.
Perform other duties as necessary; may supervise or provide work direction to other staff.