Supplier Quality Engineer

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality issues within the Power QMS and coordinate containment activities with the materials and production teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Quality Management and Systems and a minimum of 3 years in quality systems, plus 3–5 years in the automotive industry. The candidate will liaise across multiple departments to ensure supplier performance meets YFAI standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level degree in Quality Management and Systems or similar.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with quality systems.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience within the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and documents supplier issues in Power QMS in a timely manner.
• Oversees incoming inspection, verification lists and containment activities for problem suppliers.
• Lead SQ interface within Customer Groups and plant quality.
• Initiate and coordinate 3rd party containment activities.
• Develop corrective and preventative action plans at assigned suppliers and verify effectiveness.
• Interact with production personnel, Plant Quality Engineers, Purchasing, Engineering, AQE, and Suppliers to improve quality of supplied components.
• Understand PPAP and review PPAPs.
• Conduct supplier site visits to assess conformance to YFAI requirements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quality Management and Systems

Job description

Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.

Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

• Oversees and document supplier issues (SMRR,SCB) in Power QMS in a timely manner.
• Oversees incoming inspection, incoming verification list and containment activities for problem suppliers.
• Oversees supplier non-conforming area and perform transactions in timely manner. Work closely with materials team so they are informed of rejections to prevent impact to production.
• Lead SQ interface within Customer Groups and plant quality.
• Initiate and coordinate 3rd party containment activities.
• Continually work with suppliers to improve performance by applying problem solving techniques and statistical methods.
• Assure corrective and preventative action plans are developed, executed, and validated at assigned suppliers.
• Interact routinely with production personnel, Plant Quality Engineers, Purchasing, Engineering, AQE, Business Unit, Operations and Suppliers to improve quality of supplied components.
• Understand the PPAP process and know how to review a PPAP.
• Initiate and lead appropriate MQR processes for problem solving.
• Execute visits to supplier sites to assess, review and verify supplier processed to YFAI requirements. Escalate to Supplier Development for support if onsite supplier visits are needed.
• Develop, organize, and maintain systems used to verify product conformance to accepted quality standards.
• Communicate plant performance with YFAI team members.
• Monthly compiling and report out of Top Worst Suppliers and present on Supplier Development call.
• Other duties as assigned by Lead Quality Engineer and Quality Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend Program Reviews and Launch Readiness Reviews.
• Ensure that the Customer, YFAQ and supplier quality issues are resolved using the appropriate problem-solving methodology.
• Be proactive in ensuring suppliers achieve agreed customer and YFAI timing milestones.
• Ensure that Suppliers achieve targeted launch objectives.
• Ensure effective communication between YFAI and suppliers.
• Apply different OEM specific requirements related to audit (i.e., VDA 6.3, 2-day production) and PPAP procedures (e.g., PPAP, VDA 2).

Required Education Level

Bachelor's Level Degree

Areaof Study: Quality Management and Systems or similar.

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position

Required Experience

Minimum 3 Years of Experience with Quality Systems.

Minimum 3-5 Years of Experience within the automotive industry.

Preferred Experience

• Ability to train others in the SQE requirements.
• Expert in SQE field.

Physical Ability Requirements

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Frequently

Movement (Walking): Frequently

Carry Weight (Lifting up to 25 lbs): Occasionally

Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Frequently

Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Frequently

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.

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