Plant Supplier Quality Engineer - Saline, United States - ALTEN Technology USA

Description

Job Description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

As (Plant Supplier Quality Engineer) you will be responsible for;

Manage suppliers' quality concerns from initial containment through permanent corrective actions and read across/best practices shared – 50% of time

• Review and investigation of suspect parts to determine if supplier issue or not
• Conference calls with suppliers and cross-functional team
• Requesting return of material authorization for defective material as needed
• Requesting certification markings
• Supplier visits to confirm corrective actions

Update and manage QSS or similar process with supporting documentation for supplier concerns –including initiating debit alerts to recoup the costs incurred for non conforming components - 10% of time

• Verifying specific steps of 8D's are completed robustly and on time for problem solving
• Making sure the 8D corrective actions ae uploaded in the QSS system and accepting or rejecting the responses
• Entering debit memos to charge back costs incurred as result of poor quality components

Review and approve Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for existing Bought-Out Parts (BOP)-30% of time

• Reviewing supplier PPAP documentation for engineering changes, sub-supplier changes, location changes and new parts in serial life (current production)
• Verifying that supplier PPAP documentation is uploaded in our electronic PPAP protal and uploading documents when necessary
• Communicating Customer Specific Requirements for PPAPs to the suppliers
• Requesting dimensional reports and warrants for annual validation of PPAPed components

The other 10% of time is captured in the tasks below:

• Consolidate required supplier quality indicators for the plant and communicate them to the SQA Manager
• Tracking metrics for Key Process Indicators
• Manage the process audits of existing BOP where the parts are the subject of a problem solving action
• Manage supplier progress plans in co-operation with the plant buyer
• Review the process of new BOP with the support and the co-operation of the Advanced Supplier Quality (ASQ) Engineer, the Supplier Quality Development Engineer, the Program Quality Lead (if applicable), and/or the Program Quality Engineer
• Notify formally suppliers of their self certification status in co-operation with the plant buyer, if applicable
• Adhere to TS 16949 and FES through FCP's
• Support commitments established in the ISO 14001 Environmental Policy.
• Follow requirements established in Saline Plant ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure full respect of HSE rules and regulations.
• Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to customer Code of Ethics and Code of Management

Qualifications;

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or technical field with a specialization in quality
• Must have minimum of 5+ years of experience level
• 2 to 3 years' experience in quality or manufacturing in an industrial environment
• Results oriented with strong written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization
• International mind set, overseas experience a plus
• Proficient level of English required, bi-or multi-lingual a plus
• Prefer to be Immediate joiner for this role

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.