EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. 

 

Job Purpose

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will work in a team environment with suppliers and EnerSys to develop and implement best practices that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste, and continuous improvements. Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that purchased products produced meet quality standards needed to minimize quality costs and maximize customer satisfaction while ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to EnerSys local and corporate Quality Management System. This Position report to Senior Supplier Quality Manager, Based in Corporate headquarters.

TRAVEL REQUIRMENTS:

• 60% or more Travel to Suppliers, other EnerSys Sites and Corporate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the supplier quality activities for Plastic commodity.
• Lead Supplier quality audits to ensure the product and process meets the quality standard requirements.
• Lead the risk assessment and process capabilities for purchased items Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMFA) application, Lean-Six Sigma and Measurement System Analysis.
• Undertaking special projects as required by Supporting and leading process improvement activities at supplier(s).
• Execute product qualification and validation for purchased items with experience developing control plans and executing PPAPs.
• Lead /conduct supplier and product approval, requires knowledge and experience of advanced product quality planning.
• Lead/participate in problem analysis and resolution by applying problem solving techniques, such as 8D, A3, 5-Why etc.
• Guide, Motivate and Monitor suppliers by analyzing the supplier performance data and drive the Quality improvement plans.
• Staying current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advising others of any impact.
• Undertaking personal continuous training and development to Independently determining approach and assigned tasks.
• Should work with the cross functional departments which comprise of Purchasing, Strategic sourcing and Engineering to drive the organizational vision and goals.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor of Science in Electronic, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical discipline, practical knowledge of supplier management, supplier audit
• 3-5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality. Minimum of 2 years of experience with Plastics inject molding process.
• Highly proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point).
• Training in related techniques such as Six Sigma, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, etc. would be a plus.
• Certified IAFT16949 or VDA Supplier auditor at least ISO9001 auditor, with hands on experience in performing supplier audits.

 

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and their requirements.  Included here is the ability to learn and understand the requirements of alternate quality systems standards such as ISO 9000, IATF16949, VDA6.3, ISO 14001, AS9100, TL9000, ISO13485, etc.  
• Strong knowledge and experience in performing supplier auditing adhering to various quality management systems and Strong problem identification and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Plastic Injection Molding, Mechanical and Electrical assem