Supplier Quality Management Specialist

Metalsa•Elizabethtown, KY

About The Position

Job Position : Supplier Quality Specialist Essential Functions Analyze and follow up on customer complaints (internal/external), focus on root cause analysis, implementing preventive and corrective actions within the control section. Be experienced with problem solving tools and techniques (i.e.8D, 5Whys, Pareto, etc). PPAP, statical tools for process and product development and control (i.e. Gage R&R, Process Capability, GD&T, Control Plan, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA). Manage floor staff (overtime, time control, level changes, activity evaluation, etc.). Scanner make, update, monitor, development work instructions, layouts, reports programs, etc. Update Quality System documents. Ensure the correct implementation of the Quality System. Planning and implementation of new quality projects. Generate cost-saving initiatives with implications for product and process changes and improvement projects. Interpret and analyze data to develop Quality KPIs. Generate and monitor activities focused on improving quality indicators. Ensure the integrity of the personnel in charge. Provide customer service when required in a timely manner. Audit processes with suppliers. Develop and evaluate suppliers. Train operational personnel in specialized courses. Inspection record audits. Daily tour of the area and maintaining 5S in assigned areas. Ensuring the operation of quality equipment within the control section. Participating in forums and meetings established in the VL (Operation, Quality, Team Members, Customer, Suppliers, PM, Press and Weld etc.). Ensuring the availability of inspection records. Comply with energy saving standards and activities in accordance with the position and area, according to the guidelines of the ISO 50001 standard. Demonstrate the leadership to influence and drive change within a highly matrixed organization. Additional responsibilities as required and directed by management – this position is subject to change based as the business needs dictate.

Requirements

4-year degree in Engineer, Industrial engineer, industrial systems engineer, mechanical engineer, electrical mechanical engineer or similar required
4-years of experience in quality (automotive manufacturing preferred)
ISO/TS 16949 experience
Experience with use of statistical tools

Responsibilities

Analyze and follow up on customer complaints (internal/external), focus on root cause analysis, implementing preventive and corrective actions within the control section.
Be experienced with problem solving tools and techniques (i.e.8D, 5Whys, Pareto, etc).
PPAP, statical tools for process and product development and control (i.e. Gage R&R, Process Capability, GD&T, Control Plan, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
Manage floor staff (overtime, time control, level changes, activity evaluation, etc.).
Scanner make, update, monitor, development work instructions, layouts, reports programs, etc.
Update Quality System documents.
Ensure the correct implementation of the Quality System.
Planning and implementation of new quality projects.
Generate cost-saving initiatives with implications for product and process changes and improvement projects.
Interpret and analyze data to develop Quality KPIs. Generate and monitor activities focused on improving quality indicators.
Ensure the integrity of the personnel in charge.
Provide customer service when required in a timely manner.
Audit processes with suppliers.
Develop and evaluate suppliers.
Train operational personnel in specialized courses.
Inspection record audits.
Daily tour of the area and maintaining 5S in assigned areas.
Ensuring the operation of quality equipment within the control section.
Participating in forums and meetings established in the VL (Operation, Quality, Team Members, Customer, Suppliers, PM, Press and Weld etc.).
Ensuring the availability of inspection records.
Comply with energy saving standards and activities in accordance with the position and area, according to the guidelines of the ISO 50001 standard.
Demonstrate the leadership to influence and drive change within a highly matrixed organization.
Additional responsibilities as required and directed by management – this position is subject to change based as the business needs dictate.