Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Saft America, Inc.; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saft America, Inc. in Valdosta, GA seeks a Sr. Quality Engineer to implement APQP/PPAP, maintain Control Plans, and monitor processes for scrap/rework.

You will ensure documentation accuracy for production processes and lead corrective actions with cross-functional teams. The role requires a B.S. in Engineering (preferred) or related AA S with substantial QA experience, ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge, and strong data-analysis skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree preferred with 2–3 years as a Quality Engineer or A.A.S with 4–7 years experience.
• ISO 9001, AS9100 and manufacturing process knowledge.
• Root cause analysis tools such as Fault Tree, Ishikawa, Turtle Diagram and 5Y.
• Ability to use measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, bore gauge, CMM).
• Experience with data analysis, AS9102 First Article Inspections, audits and cross-functional problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Train production teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in Design Reviews to define production requirements.
• Track customer claims and perform failure analysis reports.
• Provide monthly reporting on customer claims trends and corrective actions.
• Support field service events and audits.
• Participate in internal audits and quality assurance across departments.

Skills

APQP/PPAP

Root cause analysis

MS Office

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Education

B.S. Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)

A.A.S. in related field

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

All About You

The Sr. Quality Engineer will implement APQP/PPAP methodologies (Flow Charts, MSA, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Statistical Process Control), maintain detailed Control Plan currency, manage/monitor processes and scrap/rework for undesirable trends and take/document action(s). The Sr. Quality Engineer will ensure documentation accuracy for all production related processes.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering Degree preferred) with 2-3 years minimum experience as a Quality Engineer or an A.A.S in a related field with 4-7 years direct experience as a Quality Engineer.
• ISO 9001, AS9100, various manufacturing processes (chemical, mechanical, or electrochemical).
• Root cause analysis tools such as Fault Tree, Ishikawa Diagram, Turtle Diagram and 5Y.
• Familiarity with 4D and 8D corrective actions, ability to use various measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, bore gauge, CMM, etc.).
• Experience with data analysis, AS9102 First Article Inspections, previous experience performing audits and working with diversified teams to problem solve.
• Well versed in Microsoft’s Office Suite

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Previous Quality Engineering Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control.
• Familiar with Part 145 Repair Station activities and Part 21 Parts Approval Holder
• Previous experience managing technical personnel and interviewing
• Previous experience with battery manufacturing and electrical test labs

Responsibilities

• Train the production teams on root cause analysis, corrective/preventative action.
• Participate in Design Reviews to ensure drawings adequately define requirement for our production staff and quality of the product.
• Track customer claims (warranty and non-warranty) via Normea, perform returns failure analysis and generate detailed failure analysis report.
• Provide management detailed monthly reporting on customer claims trends by customer/failure/number of claims, claims open to closure times and planned actions to reduce claims.
• Participate in and support field service events as required.
• Key participating member of the internal audit team, perform layered process audits and support 3rd party/customer audits.
• Provide quality assurance support within the Quality department and to other departments/groups within Saft as requested.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Share in the process of qualifying Saft Authorized Battery Repair Stations (SABRs) and recurring audits of the same to maintain certification currency.
• Support production testing, engineering special testing and qualification testing.

What We Offer

• generous compensation based on market standards
• healthcare
• wellness
• adoption assistance
• discounted stock purchase
• career development and recognition programs
• parental (maternal and paternal) leave
• 401K retirement contribution match at 7%
• educational assistance (tuition reimbursement)
• Short-term Disability (STD)
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• paid employee referral award

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us

Saft is a global battery company like no other! Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a different in every market sector they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries.

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible. The company operates in approximately 120 countries and places sustainability at the core of its strategy, projects, and operations.

Salary Range

USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.