At StarPlus Energy, a joint venture between Samsung/Stellantis, join us in establishing the first plant of its kind in Indiana.
As a member of our team, you will play an important role in our company's positive culture by helping us build and maintain an effective organization as the automotive industry moves toward an electric future.
The Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA - Cell component) Engineer is a part of the Supplier Quality Management (SQM) group and is responsible for managing all incoming materials related to components for cells, such as Cap-Ass'y, Can, Seal pin, etc.
The Cell Component SQA Engineer must comply with supplier quality standards to meet all product and process requirements and manage and report supplier performance.
The SQA engineer will be responsible for quality checks, Production Part Approval Process approval for new suppliers and on-going process audits for all suppliers.
SQA engineer is also responsible for detection, containment, root causing and resolving all supplier related issues. The SQA engineer will manage the continuous performance improvement and optimization of all suppliers of components and services. Provide coaching and mentoring of the utilization of world-class problem-solving methodologies.
Additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Roles and Responsibilities
Establish Key Process Indicators (KPI) for SQA activities, and conduct on-going process monitoring for all KPIs
Lead QPA (Quality Process Audit) and Production Part Approval Process of new suppliers.
Lead improvement of supplier's performance
Document internal audits and other quality assurance activities
Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues
Review all supplier product specifications, inspection standards, and lesson learned activities
Prepare updates of Supplier Quality performance and activities
Provide management updates regularly
Work closely with key stakeholders to provide delivery according to schedule
Manage multiple priorities and deliver internal and external results on time
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to clarify business and technical requirements for Supplier Quality performance
Must be able to travel ~30% (includes International)
Areas of Leadership and Technical abilities
Action / Results oriented: Problem solving, attitude, deliver projects on time with high quality
Strong presentation skills to clearly articulate: business problems, analytical approaches, potential solutions & recommendations
Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations per team goals
Ability to anticipate "what if" scenarios
High level of written and verbal communication
Self-motivated: energetic, enjoys working at quick pace
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 5 years of industrial automation and controls experience with strong foundation in supplier quality management
Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various level of employees within all areas of the organization including hourly employees to Senior Leadership
Ability to build effective cross functional relationships internally and externally
Demonstrated technical problem-solving ability
Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
Ability to coach / mentor / develop SQA Engineers and IQC Inspectors
Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to work overtime as required
Preferred Job Requirements
Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent. (Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical, Materials, Metallurgical, or Mechatronics may also be considered with extensive quality experience)
Bilingual English / Korean
Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
Shainin Red X / Six Sigma Certification
Experience with the AIAG Advanced Quality Planning and Control Plans, FMEA, Production Part Approval Process, MSA, and SPC (Statistical Process Control)
Experience with quality certification and system such as ISO9001/IATF16949 is required
Familiar with World Class Manufacturing pillar methodology and implementation
Extensive knowledge in Data Analytics utilizing MS Excel, MS Access or other database applications
Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs
ASQ Certification in Quality and Reliability
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