Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

Date Posted:

2024-10-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

 
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. The role will manage supplier performance that affects key metrics such as on-time delivery, quality, and scheduling disruption.  The position will also be accountable for resolving systemic supplier quality and delivery problems to prevent production & project interruptions; ensuring high-quality products. Responsibility also includes 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.
 
Responsibilities include 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.
 

*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 1 year 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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