Supplier Quality Engineer

BorgWarner; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical Coverage

Onsite Health Clinic

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

401k matching

Holidays and vacation starting Day 1

Job summary

BorgWarner seeks a supplier quality engineer at our Dixon, IL site to ensure supplier-delivered materials meet specifications and run on our production lines with minimal scrap and downtime. You will drive quality improvements with suppliers, coordinate 8D actions and APQP activities, and coach line teams on quality initiatives.

The role requires 2–3 years in automotive, B.S. in engineering or business, and up to 35% travel.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SQ procedures supporting 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.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Quality systems

APQP

IATF16949

Incoming quality inspection

8D problem solving

SPC

GD&T

FMEA

Communication

Project management

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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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.

Pay & Benefits

For a listing of Dixon openings: BorgWarner Openings Pay & Benefits Annual Salary Range: $ 70,400 - $ 96,800 Benefit info: U.S. Benefits - BorgWarner

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1 - Salary Range: $62,000 - $85,250

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world. Our Culture BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities

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