Supplier Quality Engineer - Augusta, United States - Loop Recruiting

Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doingWe're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Supplier Quality EngineerSummarySupplier Quality Engineer will have ownership of Supplier Performance through the entire process; from Receiving Inspection to warranty performance at the Customer.

Drive the Corrective and Preventative Action process to ensure proper closure of issues. Gather and analyze failure data to drive continuous improvement activities with engineering, manufacturing, and support teams. Work directly with Suppliers to develop process capabilities and quality systems. Conduct on site reviews, process audits, and PPAP support at the supplier locations.
Responsibilities Support supplier to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve any reported quality/performance problems due to purchased parts.

Serve as a subject matter expert and coach on the use of structured problem-solving tools: 5 Why, 9-Step, A3, etc.

Facilitate any needed corrective actions with the Suppliers to solve and prevent future failures. Verify effectiveness.
Travel to Supplier locations for on-site reviews, process audits, PPAP support, and Specific Supplier Development activities as needed.
Ownership of Supplier PPAP on time completion.
Actively participate in the development, review, and updating of supplier APQP documentation.
Work in cross functional Commodity Teams with local Sourcing, Planning, Engineering personnel.

Work closely with plant quality teams to ensure successful launch of new products and assist in resolving problems associated with new products.

< 50% travelQualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in technical engineering or equivalent.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer PreferredSix Sigma certification (Any Level)

PreferredExperience:
The individual should have basic metallurgical knowledge.>5 years of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
Project Management experienceFamiliarity with AIAG APQP processesFamiliarity and understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems.
An understanding of General Manufacturing best practices, Fabrication operations and equipment are required.


Skills:
Ability to use basic Metrology equipment and hand tools.
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft software programs, database programs, etc.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions. The individual should understand tolerance stack up analysis and layout.
The individual should be able to read & interpret GD&T drawings.
Strong analytical skillsStrong written and verbal communication. Able to make timely decisions in stressful situations.
Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of management.
Exceptional leadership, motivational, and project management skills with the ability to drive project-specific issues and goals to closure.