Supplier Quality Engineer

Hussmann; Oaxaca de Juárez; Presencial; MXN 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global leader in refrigeration solutions is seeking a Lead Supplier for on-site assessments. The role involves managing quality issues, training suppliers, and driving improvement projects using APQP and PPAP processes. Candidates should have at least 5 years of quality-related experience, a technical Bachelor's degree, and the ability to travel 25%-50% of the time. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company committed to quality and customer success in the food retail industry.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years quality-related experience.
• Experience working in multiple functional areas such as Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing, or Operations.
• Able to travel 25% - 50% of the time.
• Fluent in English.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the quality liaison between suppliers and other departments.
• Lead supplier assessments and qualify potential new suppliers.
• Drive corrective actions and monitor supplier performance.
• Support suppliers in quality improvement efforts using 6 Sigma and lean methodologies.

Conocimientos

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Customer satisfaction focus

Team oriented

Strong computer skills

Data management

Quality management systems

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

Herramientas

MS Office Suite

SQL Database

Excel Macros

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Resumen

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Lead Supplier on site assessments

Lead Supplier on site assessments (OSAs) and action planning to source selection. Lead supplier training and development activities. PPAP for new purchased components and major changes to existing components for commodities and/or product development programs as assigned. Proficient in APQP and PPAP processes and basic knowledge of ISO9001:2015 requirements. Identify and lead projects to drive external failure rates and internal defect rates down year over year for assigned commodities. Requires the following: Project Management, strong leadership, interpersonal skills, customer satisfaction focused, team oriented, and results driven. Strong computer skills in MS suite as well data management and quality management systems. Ability to work with multiple computer programs and systems to effectively interpret data which requires basic knowledge of SQL database, Excel Macros, Power BI, etc.

Responsabilidades

Role and Responsibilities

• Serves as an active quality liaison and main point of contact between suppliers, supply chain, operations and design engineering when major quality problems exist that affect product quality. Works with suppliers to obtain and close Corrective Actions and to ensure that root causes have been properly identified and eliminated.
• Responsible for addressing and resolving supplier issues and driving formal corrective action. Leads the tracking and root cause analysis of designated supplier’s product/process non-conformances. Recommends resolution to non-conformances where appropriate.
• Ability to lead and conduct Supplier Assessments in conjunction with Supply Chain to qualify potential new suppliers or evaluate existing suppliers. Works with existing supply base to meet quality standards. Works with the Supply Chain organization to develop new suppliers capable of meeting quality standards.
• Drives the part approval (PPAP) and quality improvement processes using the appropriate tools (PFMEA’s, process flow charts, control plans, capability studies, part layouts, Gage R & R, SPC, etc.) as required.
• Works with Supply Chain management to identify strategic suppliers and uses the supplier scorecard system to monitor performance of those strategic suppliers.
• Assists suppliers with statistical analysis of process potential (Ppk) and process capability (Cpk) where necessary to improve performance.
• Works with key suppliers to develop and implement quality targets and plans. Assists with Supplier performance monitoring, including: PPM’s, 8D, % On-time delivery, % PPAP completed on-time and first time; ECN’s initiated at PPAP.
• Supports and assists suppliers to improve quality and reduce total cost per part by eliminating waste in the supply chain process. Use 6 sigma and lean manufacturing/lean enterprise tools to drive the results.
• Represents the company to all external parties (customer and supplier) in a professional and beneficial manner.
• Responsible for establishing, reviewing, and approving all suppler requirements related to Quality Systems on assigned new product developments.
• Supports suppliers (or participates where appropriate) in effective Process Failure Mode Analysis to ensure all failure modes are captured, all appropriate failure modes from the DFMEA are carried over into the process FMEA, all rankings are appropriately assigned, actions are taken against high RPN’s, and historical lessons learned information is carried over into current PFMEA’s.
• Maintains effective and professional relationships with managers and personnel at both supplier and customer locations.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field
• A minimum of 5 years quality related experience
• Experience working in two or more functional areas: Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing or Operations is preferred
• Able to travel 25% - 50% of the time
• Fluent in English

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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