Supplier Quality Engineer

Panasonic Audio Video Solutions; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the appliances and electronics sector is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Bridgeton, MO. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for assessing supplier quality, managing relationships, and implementing processes to enhance product quality. If you have a degree in a technical field and at least 5 years of experience in quality assurance, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Matching Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Life/Disability Insurance

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Panasonic Employee Discounts

15 Days Paid Vacation and 12 Company Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years quality-related experience.
• Experience in Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing, or Operations preferred.
• Ability to travel 25% - 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier assessments and manage corrective actions.
• Drive quality improvement processes using appropriate tools.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Satisfaction Focused

Team Oriented

Results Driven

Data Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

Tools

SQL Database

Excel Macros

Power BI

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Overview

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.

Overview

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.

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

• 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
  
  

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Matching Contribution
• Discretionary 401k Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Panasonic Employee Discounts
• 15 Days Paid Vacation and 12 Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more
  
  

About Hussmann

For more than 100 years, Hussmann Corporation has been a leader in providing innovative products, services and refrigeration systems for grocers and convenience stores. Hussmann, a subsidiary of Panasonic, promises to continuously provide the most customer-focused solutions in the food retailing industry.

From display cases for supermarkets to entire refrigeration systems and innovative technologies including Aperionand StoreConnect, Hussmann continues to drive innovation in food retailing. Customers look to Hussmann as a strategic trusted partner to navigate the complex and ever-changing regulatory requirements with smarter, energy efficient, low-GWP refrigeration solutions—reducing their energy consumption and carbon emissions. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, or any other non-merit-based factor.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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