Supplier Quality Engineer

Borgwarner Emissions Systems Spain SL; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 70,400 - 96,800; Full time

Job summary

Borgwarner Emissions Systems Spain SL is seeking a quality specialist to ensure that products delivered by suppliers meet specifications and perform optimally in production. Responsibilities include developing SQ procedures, coordinating corrective actions, and supporting production lines.

The ideal candidate will hold a B.S.M.E., B.S.E.E., or a Business Degree and has 2-3 years of experience in the automotive industry with strong communication skills.

The salary range for this position is $70,400 - $96,800.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years automotive industry experience with strong customer interaction.
• Must be available to travel up to 35% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SQ procedures to achieve zero defects with materials.
• Support production lines on issues related to raw material quality.
• Coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and track performance.

Skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Understanding of quality systems

Process-management skills (APQP)

Understanding of IATF16949 requirements

Knowledge of incoming quality inspection

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Project management skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of the automotive industry

Education

B.S.M.E. or B.S.E.E. or Business Degree

Job description

Create a partnership with internal customers to assure products delivered by suppliers meet the defined specifications and are able to run through our production lines with the best possible performance, minimizing scrap and downtime while maximizing FTT and labor efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain SQ procedures that support IATF16949 requirements. Achieve a status of zero defects with materials and components delivered by suppliers.
• Provide support to the production lines on issues related to quality of raw material – Material out of specification, material with a poor performance in the line, etc.
• Coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and review their proposed plans (example - 8D’s, control plans, FMEA’s, process flow diagrams, etc.).
• Track supplier performance based on quality scores – supplier incidences and PPM’s.
• Manage material in the hold area, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to reach disposal of the parts.
• Support PPAP and APQP activities with new suppliers or new parts/processes from existing suppliers – Launch of new projects, re-sourcing activities, eSCR’s, etc.
• Follow the strategic initiatives of the plant and be a coach of these initiatives for people in the line.
• Use of required PPE; following safety rules and procedures and training others; compliance with plant code of conduct.
• Attendance at safety and health training sessions.
• Housekeeping practice.
• Perform other activities as directed.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• B.S.M.E. or B.S.E.E. or Business Degree.
• 2 - 3 years automotive industry experience with strong customer interaction.
• Must be available to travel up to 35% of the time.

KEY JOB SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of quality systems.
• Strong process-management skills – APQP.
• Strong understanding of IATF16949 requirements.
• Working knowledge of incoming quality inspection; corrective action planning (8D), SPC, GD&T, SMED theory & application and FMEA.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills for both internal and external customers.
• Strong presentation and organization skills.
• Strong project management skills (Gantt and PERT charts).
• Strong problem-solving skills (A3, DOE, Painters chart, Fish Bone).
• Knowledge of the automotive industry and customers.

Salary Range: $70,400 - $96,800

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.