Sr. Quality Engineer, Supplier Qlty Assurance

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

 

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

 

Location: Canton, [[filter2]], USA 

 

 

What we are looking for:

 

Yazaki is looking for an Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Purchasing team in Canton, MI. This person will utilize Supplier Quality and Development (SQD) processes, procedures, and tools to manage prototype and pre-production components for Business Unit (BU) programs. The ASQE will be assigned a specific BU and its respective program(s). The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. This position is hybrid.

 

What you will be doing:

 

• Manage all Yazaki North America (YNA) designed components from kickoff to launch (PPAP) for all prototype tooling, production tooling, fixtures, or jigs for OEM programs
  • Obtain all necessary program information (New Component Request (NCR), drawings, program timing, etc.)
  • Kickoff, manage, and ensure the successful completion of all Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tasks with Commodity Purchasing, Advance Purchasing, Engineering, Program Management, YNA affiliates, and external supplier teams.
  • Conduct kickoff and program coordination meetings, project reviews, risk assessments, tool progress reviews, Process Signoff’s (PSO), and PPAP approvals.
  • Coordinate design reviews
  • Ensure all data sources are updated with current information (Tracking matrices, BOM’s, APQP, SharePoint, or Salesforce).
  • Manage and develop relationships with sourced suppliers for assigned programs
  • Conduct handoff meeting(s) after PPAP approval with assigned production SQE.
• Manage all advanced quality deliverables for external suppliers:
  • Global Program Management System (GPMS) tasks
    • Overall PPAP status
    • Risk Assessments
    • Identification of high-risk components
    • APQP/Tool Updates
    • Monitor Launch Performance
• Support New Supplier Form (NSF) process
  • Conduct document and data reviews, and when necessary, conduct onsite supplier assessments for new suppliers
• Support reviews and updating of Supplier Quality Manual content
• Support any assigned Supplier Change Request (SCR) tasks