Supplier Quality Engineer

AGC Automotive Americas; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AGC Automotive Americas is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to develop, maintain, and support supplier quality assurance efforts ensuring products and services meet supplier specifications.

The role includes conducting supplier process and quality system assessments, driving root cause analysis, developing supplier plans, and leading audits and corrective actions to improve performance and enable strategic sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial/manufacturing engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years’ SQE experience.
• ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Engineer Preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Preferred.
• Working knowledge of AIAG’s MSA, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, and SPC Manuals.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing concepts and techniques.
• Good analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work through and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems and conduct technical/quality system assessments and related systemic audits of potential new/current suppliers.
• Directs the supplier to perform root cause problem definition, analysis, and corrective action using sound problem solving techniques.
• Create supplier development plans, perform supplier audits, implement closed loop corrective actions and generate quality metrics and reports in support of supplier management program.
• Provides technical input for strategic sourcing team, including evaluation of supplier capability, specification review, product implementation and part transition.
• Works closely with appropriate buyer to manage overall supplier performance.
• Function as the technical liaison between suppliers, engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to resolve quality issues, product improvements and for new supplier development.
• Cooridinate supplier containment and internal containment is in place and effective.
• Ensure all supplier cost recovery items are captured and recover as required.
• Prepare quality reports and actions to improve quality.
• Travel to Supplier locations to assist with problem solving, conduct audits and support supplier development.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Influence others

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering

2-4 years SQE experience

ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Engineer preferred

Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Supplier Quality Engineer will develop, maintain and support supplier quality assurance efforts to ensure that products and services meet supplier specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems and conduct technical/quality system assessments and related systemic audits of potential new/current suppliers
• Directs the supplier to perform root cause problem definition, analysis, and corrective action using sound problem solving techniques
• Create supplier development plans, perform supplier audits, implement closed loop corrective actions and generate quality metrics and reports in support of supplier management program
• Provides technical input for strategic sourcing team, including evaluation of supplier capability, specification review, product implementation and part transition
• Works closely with appropriate buyer to manage overall supplier performance
• Function as the technical liaison between suppliers, engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to resolve quality issues, product improvements and for new supplier development
• Cooridinate supplier containment and internal containment is in place and effective.
• Ensure all supplier cost recovery items are captured and recover as required.
• Prepare quality reports and actions to improve quality
• Travel to Supplier locations to assist with problem solving, conduct audits and support supplier development
• Other duties or projects as assigned

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial/manufacturing engineering or equivalent work experience
• 2-4 years’ SQE experience
• ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Engineer Preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt Preferred
• Working knowledge of AIAG’s MSA, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, and SPC Manuals
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods
• Exposure to lean manufacturing concepts and techniques
• Good analytical skills and detail oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work through and influence others

What can AGC Offer You?

We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, structured bonus plan, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.