Supplier Quality Engineer

Pride Global; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A leading global staffing firm is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Flint, MI. This fully onsite role involves being the technical liaison between various teams and suppliers, ensuring quality compliance, and resolving manufacturing issues. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, extensive experience in automotive quality systems, and strong leadership skills. Comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience required.
• Technical and Quality Certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assure supplier understanding and compliance with APQP processes.
• Review and approve supplier quality plans for components.
• Implement and monitor supplier part qualification processes.
• Determine root cause of manufacturing problems.
• Improve quality performance of suppliers.

Skills

Strong knowledge of automotive quality systems

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

Statistical problem solving

Ability to manage multiple projects

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Supplier Quality Engineer

Location

Flint, MI – Fully Onsite

Duration

12+ Months with Possibility Extension

Pay Range

$40 - $50/hr on W2

Job Description

Summary:

• The main function of a supplier quality engineer is to serve as the technical liaison between purchasing, product engineering, internal manufacturing, and external suppliers. A typical supplier quality engineer is responsible for resolving supplier manufacturing issues, implementing advanced quality planning systems, and providing technical support throughout the lifecycle of a particular commodity.

Job Responsibilities

• Assure supplier understanding and compliance with APQP processes and product PPAP submission and approval requirements.
• Review and approve supplier quality plans for new component parts and assemblies for new vehicle and or powertrain programs.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Implement and monitor supplier part qualification and certification processes.
• Determine root cause of supplier manufacturing problems and implementing timely, effective, and efficient quality resolutions.
• Improve quality performance of suppliers by conducting onsite workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in developing a robust quality system, or other technical support as required.
• Provide technical assistance during supplier launch, change-over and ongoing production activities.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of automotive interior, exterior, body, chassis, electrical or powertrain quality, manufacturing and engineering functions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Manufacturing Quality processes.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing and Tool Engineering processes.
• Knowledge of Quality Systems Planning (APQP), including PPAP.
• Ability to perform statistical problem solving (Red X, DFSS, DMAIC).
• Unique skillset with extensive experience and knowledge of the specific assigned commodity/product.
• Highly motivated with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Proficient in print reading and interpretation, part measurement, gage design and function.
• Knowledge of geometric design and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant processes, procedures, tooling, equipment, and facilities.
• Knowledge of probability, statistical quality control and design of experiments.
• Ability to investigate quality problems and to apply sound technical judgment to develop potential solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead diverse cross functional teams simultaneously.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% (daily commutable and overnight combined).

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field required.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or Engineering preferred.
• Technical and Quality Certifications preferred.
• 10+ years of experience required.

Benefits Info

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.