Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – APQP & Six Sigma

NCSL International; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Springfield, MO is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to implement NYAB's supplier quality program and lead quality efforts with key suppliers. You will evaluate supplier quality systems, perform product/process validations, and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities include APQP/PPAP, PPAP documentation review, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and Cp/Cpk reporting, plus data-driven supplier performance management using Six Sigma and SPC methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering.
• Minimum 3–5 years of quality engineering/supplier quality experience.
• Automotive/Transportation industry background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a complete Supplier Quality Assurance Program with key strategic suppliers.
• Act as the technical interface, communicating engineering flow downs to suppliers.
• Manage quality activities during the product realization phase.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Improve purchased product quality through the APQP process with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Review drawings and specifications, develop inspection/test plans based on product design and functional requirements.
• Review and approve Supplier PPAP documents, including PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA and Cp/ Cpk reports.
• Evaluate independent test results and inspection reports, including engineering test plans and failure analysis reports.
• Evaluate Nonconformances, Notify supplier of defects and deviations, lead containment effort and coordinate Supplier corrective action requests (SCAR).
• Use statistical tools (Six Sigma, SPC, DOE) to analyze data, make acceptance decisions, and improve process capability.
• Utilize SAP QM reporting tool for supplier management, including running queries and analyzing data.
• Mentor quality personnel on quality tools and inspection/measuring equipment (e.g., CMM, micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Monitor Supplier performance in terms of KPIs (PPM, COPQ etc.) and coordinate suitable initiatives to meet or exceed quality metrics.

Skills

Quality systems

APQP/PPAP

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

GDT/ GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering

Tools

SAP QM

CMM/Inspection equipment

Job description

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Springfield, MO is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to implement NYAB's supplier quality program and lead quality efforts with key suppliers. You will evaluate supplier quality systems, perform product/process validations, and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities include APQP/PPAP, PPAP documentation review, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and Cp/Cpk reporting, plus data-driven supplier performance management using Six Sigma and SPC methodologies.