Supplier Quality Engineer

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.  

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage

• Employer HSA contribution

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Short & Long-Term Disability

• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

• 401K with generous Company match & contribution

• Accrued Paid Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• 8 hours paid volunteer time per year

• Robust employee wellness program

• Tuition assistance program & Dependent scholarship program

• On-site blood drives

• Voluntary employee groups open to all who wish to participate, including: Global Women’s Network, Emerging Professionals ERG, Multicultural ERG, Veterans ERG, Toastmasters Club, and more.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Offers support as a liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical support. 
• Supports investigation of supplier quality problems and coordinates implementation of effective and timely resolutions.  
• Communicates supplier part quality issues.
• Coordinates containment activities to minimize supplied part quality impact to the plants.
• Provides, as needed, support for formal 8D containment, root cause, and corrective action documentation.  Coordinates supplier scheduling of formal 8D report outs either at Allison or via teleconference. (Note: 8D is a standard automotive industry problem solving methodology)
• Ensures required supplier quality documentation is organized and retained according to corporate guidelines.  
• Reviews and audits supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.  Summarizes, reports, and presents audit results. 
• Assists in the implementation and monitoring of advanced quality planning with selected future product suppliers, as required.  
• Validates supplier design of product and processes utilizing the automotive standard, AIAG PPAP process (Automotive Industry Action Group Production Part Approval Process).  Implements and monitors part conformance.        
• Improves quality performance of supplier by conducting workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in developing a quality system, or other technical support required.  
• Posts, calculates, and analyzes routine statistical data.   
• Manages ongoing relationships and resolves conflicts as needed.   
• Adheres to corporate purchasing policies and procedures. 
• Assures accurate and timely records are maintained within various systems, including Supplier Quality Notifications (SQN), SAP ERP, and online Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).   
• Maintains a physical presence in the workplace. 

Key Performance Measures

• Safety
• Productivity
• Quality
• Responsiveness
• Cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

• Oral and written communication skills.  Ability to communicate orally and in written format in cross-functional environments.   
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