Supplier Quality Engineer

TotalEnergies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Supplier Quality / Purchasing professional to drive supplier audits, performance reporting, and corrective actions. You will support engineering in PPAP and help maintain a structured supplier qualification process to achieve zero defects.

The role emphasizes improving OTD, quality, and supplier relationships, with strong collaboration across Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing. A bachelor's in engineering and solid MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering and related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legacy ERP systems (MAPICS).

Responsibilities

• Support Purchasing to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain and update critical supplier audit system and schedule.
• Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor, communicate and improve supply chain, including Supplier OTD (Past due), Quality and communication.
• Communicate short / long term supplier quality goals.
• Promote problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.
• Work to resolve supplier technical issues to ensure continuity of supply.
• Support Purchasing in developing long-term supplier relationships.
• Aide Engineering/Manufacturing in the evaluation and qualification of new supplier materials (PPAP) following a defined new product development process.
• Drive “Zero Defects” mentality within the supply base.
• Analyze and log MCN and MCN debits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Advanced problem solving

Organizational skills

Project management knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Lotus

MAPICS

Job description

• Support Purchasing to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported,, and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented
• Maintain and update critical supplier audit system and schedule
• Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement
• Monitor, communicate and improve supply chain, including Supplier OTD (Past due), Quality and communication.
• Communicate short / long term supplier quality goals
• Promote problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non ‐ conformances
• Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply
• Aide Engineering/Manufacturing in the evaluation and qualification of new supplier materials (PPAP) following a defined new product development process
• Drive “Zero Defects” mentality within the suppy base.
• Analyze and log MCN and MCN debits
• Other duties as assigned.

Activités

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Purchasing to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported,, and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented
• Maintain and update critical supplier audit system and schedule
• Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement
• Monitor, communicate and improve supply chain, including Supplier OTD (Past due), Quality and communication.
• Communicate short / long term supplier quality goals
• Promote problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non ‐ conformances
• Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply
• Support Purchasing in developing long ‑ term supplier relationships
• Aide Engineering/Manufacturing in the evaluation and qualification of new supplier materials (PPAP) following a defined new product development process
• Drive “Zero Defects” mentality within the suppy base.
• Analyze and log MCN and MCN debits
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strong written and verbal communication skills, Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office applications, Strong problem solving skills, Strong organizational skills, Understanding of project management (experience preferred), Knowledge of various quality system methodologies 8D, Lean, 5 Why’s, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, 8-D, DFMEA, PFEMA, PPAP, etc. preferred, Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, work well with diverse groups of people and be able to function independently of direct supervision. Must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with Supply Base, HAV’s Engineering, Quality, and other plant and office personnel. Attention to detail and accuracy.

EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering and 6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must have good computer skills with a working knowledge of Excel, Word, Lotus, MAPICS.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and process several abstract and concrete variables. Must be able to assess reasonableness of the analysis performed.

Informations supplémentaires

TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.