Supplier Quality Engineer

Briggs & Stratton; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to partner with suppliers and the purchasing team to elevate delivered quality. You will drive strategic quality systems, investigate and correct issues in supplier production, and perform audits to implement new quality strategies.

Responsibilities include leading the Supplier Quality Team, implementing production quality controls, and collaborating with engineering and supply chain to improve processes and reduce defects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in machining and assembly environments.
• Strong SAP (ERP) skills.
• Familiarity with quality tools: 8D, SPC, PFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop Supplier Quality Team; support day-to-day production issues.
• Implement quality systems for production and supplier base.
• Advise Quality Technicians on process controls.
• Collect and evaluate supplier quality data for improvements.
• Work with suppliers to create corrective action plans (CAPA).
• Monitor supplier performance using PPAP-related metrics and indicators.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Supply Chain on quality and productivity improvements.
• Prepare and coordinate incoming and receiving inspections; support supplier audits.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Proactive

Adaptable

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

8D

SPC

PFMEA

Job description

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As a Supplier Quality Engineer your role will be to work closely with our suppliers and purchasing group to focus on our drive to be the highest delivered quality. You will be responsible for strategic quality systems, investigating, analyzing and correcting problems in quality, production and control at a supplier location as well as performing audits and implementing new strategies.

You will do this by:

• Supervising, supporting and developing the Supplier Quality Team and assisting with day to day production issues.
• Implementing Quality systems for production and supply base.
• Advising and supporting Quality Technicians on day to day production issues and process controls.
• Collecting and evaluating supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain.
• Working with suppliers directly to create corrective action plans to address process failures.
• Monitoring supplier performance through indicators like PPM, repeat issues, Warranty, etc. in order to develop comprehensive strategies and implement actions that effectively improve poor performing suppliers.
• Reviewing and disposition of supplier PPAPs
• Communicating and instructing suppliers on the use of corrective action processes and quality tools and techniques.
• Reviewing supplier manufacturing processes, collaborating with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities.
• Regularly communicating with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain team members internally to identify opportunities for quality and productivity improvement.
• Collecting, maintaining, and reporting on supplier performance metrics.
• Participating in Engineering Change meetings to ensure awareness to design changes, implementing engineering changes in accordance with the PPAP process.
• Supporting visits to suppliers and assisting the supply chain group in conducting supplier audits as needed.
• Preparing, updating and coordinating incoming inspection plans and receiving inspection activities..
• Creating, issuing and completing Supplier Corrective Action requests and work with suppliers on RMA returns of defective materials..
• Supporting Engineering Change implementations with assigned suppliers.
• Providing support and analysis on special projects as assigned.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

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You are the kind of person who is/has:

• Detail-oriented
• Analytical
• Proactive
• Adaptable

Qualifications:

The above Job Description is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. It is intended to be a guideline reflecting the principal activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience working in a machining and assembly environment
• Strong skills and working knowledge of SAP (ERP) software
• Working knowledge of quality analysis tools such as 8D, SPC, PFMEA, and others.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to teach basic problem-solving techniques and facilitate problem solving team events.
• Experience in developing part certification processes (PPAP) and vendor quality measures.
• Knowledge of fabrication-based quality control methods, tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of analysis skills, as well as data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication, presentation, and team building skills.
• Manages time effectively, remains organized in all circumstances.
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative.
• Able to travel on an occasional basis.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Domestic and/or International travel as required up to 25%

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

Nearest Major Market: Auburn
Nearest Secondary Market: Opelika
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