Supplier Quality Manager

PACCAR Inc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in the commercial vehicle industry as a Supplier Quality Manager, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality standards across suppliers. This exciting position involves identifying and developing new suppliers, leading them through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and collaborating with various teams to enhance overall performance. With a focus on problem-solving and quality management, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about quality and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; experience in quality roles preferred.
• Proficient in quality methods and problem-solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new suppliers; lead quality planning for new products.
• Interface with various teams to address quality issues and improve performance.

Skills

Quality Management

Problem Solving

Statistical Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Automotive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

GD&T Interpretation

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Advanced Certification (PE, CQE, CQA, CMQ)

Six Sigma / Lean / Green Belt Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supplier Quality Manager

Company: PACCAR

This position will be located at the PACCAR St. Therese Plant in Montreal, Canada.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and develop new PACCAR suppliers.
• Function as a Quality liaison with suppliers regarding Quality issues.
• Lead suppliers through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for new product introduction.
• Work closely with assigned suppliers to assure understanding and compliance with PACCAR Supplier Quality Requirements Manual (SQRM) and guidelines.
• Work closely and effectively with suppliers to improve overall performance to PACCAR, including the identification, communication, documentation, and follow-up of corrective actions, predictive performance models, and development needs.
• Perform evaluations of supplier’s capabilities in meeting PACCAR’s quality requirements.
• Interface with North American, Mexican and European Purchasing, Engineering, Materials, Plant Operations, and Suppliers on current quality issues.
• Conduct Supplier Readiness Reviews (SRRs) at new supplier locations.
• Assist with supplier part verification submission, tracking, and reporting (PPAP process).
• Support timely and comprehensive reporting of assigned Supplier Quality status.
• Approximately 20-30% travel depending on business conditions.
• Quality, manufacturing, engineering or purchasing experience.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability gained through 3 - 4 years of progressively complex quality situations (experience in related fields are potential substitutes).
• Proficient in quality methods used to achieve best in class product and process performance (e.g., statistical problem solving and process capability analysis, FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Communication in Spanish language is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage conflict across functional and corporate boundaries; effective problem solver.
• Working knowledge of and ability to read, understand, and interpret GD&T, engineering drawings and specifications, and translate into part and process requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate team efforts and work under minimal supervision.
• Automotive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) expertise.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or other technical discipline required.
• Applicants with a four-year degree in a non-engineering or technical discipline will be considered if they possess at least five years’ experience in a related field.
• Advanced Certification preferred (PE, CQE, CQA, CMQ).
• Six Sigma / Lean / Green belt Training (or willingness to complete training).
• Must possess PC based computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience.