Spclst, Quality Engrg

Date Posted:

2024-07-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT541: TFP - Florence, SC 1500 Otis Way, Florence, SC, 29501 USA

Job Title:

Supplier Quality Engineer

Role Overview

The Otis Florence Plant has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join the team. This individual contributor Quality cross-functional position is the primary plant interface between external suppliers, internal customers, and functional peers with an emphasis on supplier development.  The individual will provide floor support for day-to-day quality issues or concerns. 

This position reports directly to the Manager, Supplier Quality & Development and is located in Florence, South Carolina.

Responsibilities include

• Manage supplier performance that affects key metrics such as on-time delivery, quality, and scheduling disruption.

• Resolving systemic supplier quality and delivery problems to prevent production & project interruptions; ensuring high-quality products. 

• Managing supplier parts and part KPI’s through Process Certification, PPAP, and 8-D Corrective Action process through the local continuous improvement’s tools and culture.

• Supporting supply chain management activities, supply chain optimization, and process improvement initiatives, including participation and action in programs aimed for new product introduction or new equipment/factory projects.

Education / Certifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in supply chain management, quality engineering, or other technical disciplines.

• MS degree preferred

Experience / Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an engineer and/or quality role.

• Professional writing, presentation, and communication skills to work with supply base top executives in improving product quality.

• Strong communication (verbal and written) and Leadership skills and be a successful “change agent” and ability to interact successfully with all levels of supplier’s Sr. Management and factory direct labor personnel

• Program management skills and experience in design change implementation, design for sourcing, and strategic sourcing projects.

• Demonstrated ability to drive teamwork between groups and across functional teams

• Knowledge on ISO9001

• Extensive knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plan, Containment Plans, GD&T, APQP, PPAP, RRCA, Gage R&R, SPC, Data Analysis.

• Full capability with parts and supplier qualification tools.

• Problem-solving skills to prioritize supplier performance improvement.

• Ability to learn technical information quickly and application to a specific product problem.

• Leveraging broad know-how of operations/manufacturing processes to improve quality and cost.

• Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with lean manufacturing systems or Six Sigma

• Knowledge of ERP configuration, manufacturing processes, and systems

• Proven ability to analyze data

• Proficient in Microsoft office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

 

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