Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Hybrid (Automotive)

Yazaki North America; Canton Charter Township (MI); Híbrido; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work model

401K match

Tuition assistance

Generous holiday schedule

Resumo da oferta

Yazaki North America is seeking a Production Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Purchasing team in Canton, MI. The role focuses on ensuring supplier component quality in current production through SQD processes and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

The Senior-Level additions emphasize technical leadership, cross-functional projects, and mentoring. A technical bachelor’s degree and 2 years in manufacturing/quality are preferred, with travel to international sites possible.

Qualificações

• Technical Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience.
• Manufacturing/Quality experience (2 years) in at least one of: injection molding, metal stamping, elastomer molding, assembly, high speed cables, electronic components.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally (Mexico, Japan, Germany, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English; Spanish and German preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers, driving resolution of component quality issues and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier corrective action processes including 8D investigations, root cause analysis, containment, and verification of permanent corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers, business units, affiliates, and internal stakeholders to resolve quality concerns and ensure timely communication.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, QIP, and other metrics, driving accountability and improvements.
• Conduct and manage supplier audits, assessments, and qualification activities (PPAP, EH&S, compliance).
• Support supplier development initiatives by building strong supplier relationships and implementing quality enhancement strategies.
• Manage SCRs, quality system compliance, and adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate quality cost recovery activities and related supplier chargebacks.

Conhecimentos

Quality engineering

Supplier quality

8D problem solving

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

English communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

ASQ certification

Six Sigma

IATF audit

Ferramentas

PPAP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Yazaki North America is seeking a Production Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Purchasing team in Canton, MI. The role focuses on ensuring supplier component quality in current production through SQD processes and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

The Senior-Level additions emphasize technical leadership, cross-functional projects, and mentoring. A technical bachelor’s degree and 2 years in manufacturing/quality are preferred, with travel to international sites possible.