Supplier Quality Engineer II

Job Description

As Supplier Quality Engineer II you approve new supplier’s quality and production systems to ensure that client’s purchased parts meet product specifications. Integral part of new product launches including both supplier and parts development for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Supports the Module Quality Engineer(s) in advanced quality planning activities such as risk assessment, product and process development.
Communicates with other company plants in the worldwide companyNetwork including joint problem solving.
Executes the process series before Start of Production (SOP) with the suppliers (world-wide).
Supports launch projects after hand over to Supplier Quality Assurance ensuring compliance with company specifications.
Conducts the Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) releases for assigned products.
Supports new and challenging supplier’s quality and production systems.
Reviews the monthly supplier rating.
Performs product and process audits due to occurred errors and supplier rating results and initiates counteractions and counteraction verification.
Leads 8D quality problem solving process for supplier related issues.
Conducts requalification audits for the quality management system at the supplier location(s).
Validates start up ability for new parts/processes.
Collaborates on the part approval process for assigned suppliers.
Coordinates reduction of supplier related warranty claims via Defect Eradication Process.
Participates in internal warranty reduction problem solving teams regarding purchased parts.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

BS degree in Engineering or related field or the equivalent of 4 years of professional supplier quality process/components experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
6+ years (5+ years with a master’s degree) of professional experience in the related part technology and/or processing.
5+ years of knowledge in advanced quality planning techniques, including PFMEA, control planning, process flow diagramming, process auditing techniques, and PPAP.
5+ years of knowledge of advanced statistical techniques such as capability and standard deviation studies to calculate process variation.
5+ years of Microsoft Office skills (Word, Access, Excel, etc.).
Must have: Automotive background (either tier supplier or OEM)
Nice to have: German or Spanish language.

What we offer

This position is for a long term renewable contract with an excellent hourly rate including benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA and 401k along with paid holidays and vacation days.

Please apply ONLY if you fulfill the above mentioned minimum requirements.

Job Overview

Job Category

Engineering

Offered Salary

Location

Greer, SC

Job Type

Full Time