Problem Solver - Supplier Quality Development

Problem Solver - Supplier Quality Development 

LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 7972 | JOB GRADE: 17  

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

 

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Title:              Problem Solver - SQD

Reports To:                 Manager, Supplier Quality Development

 

 

 

                       

Position Summary:

 

This position will work in conjunction with the business to drive problem-solving within the organization. It will involve partnering with various areas of the organization, including all North America SQD/SQD teams, global supplier quality engineers, operations at plants and product groups, and our suppliers. This individual will use technical problem-solving tools to identify issues, prioritize them based on seriousness and urgency, investigate underlying causes, and collaborate with the team to drive toward the best and most logical solution.

 

Essential Functions:

 

• Collaborate with the SQE/SQD local and globally to define, implement and drive continuous improvement, using problem solving skills.  Areas include:
  • Leading the problem solving if supplier can’t launch the new project on time.
  • Diagnosing and fixing technological problems.
  • Reducing or eliminating a business expenditure by using problem-solving skills.
  • Reorganizing a task, team, or process to make it more effective.
  • Using original thinking to provide a solution the business has not tried before.
• Assist business-wide with complex problem-solving including assisting with data analysis/interpretation, Designs of Experiments, and continuous improvement solutions.   Conduct research to gather facts and information.  Must be able to look for solutions by providing a fresh approach to an issue.
• Leading critical issues, including delays in launching and critical parts that can't meet the requirements, with the ability to follow through and drive issues from start to finish.
• Partner with the team to implement solutions and drive stability as part of the resolution to the issue/concern.  
• Complete special projects utilizing multiple skill sets on a continuous basis.
• Create and put into effect quality control policies and processes.
• Assist in or drive in training expectations in relevant areas for the business.
• May be called upon to assist in adherence to industry rules and standards by conducting or participating in audits.
• Conduct audits at suppliers as needed.

 

Knowledge:

 

• Technical proficiency in DMAIC, Lean, Kaizen, RedX, and Workout as well as other operational excellence tools and proce