Supplier Quality Engineer

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Holland, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.

in the United States is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality issues, PPAP reviews, and corrective actions across the automotive interiors supply base. You will lead SQ interfaces with customer groups and plant quality, coordinate containment activities, and drive continuous improvement with problem solving, statistical methods, and supplier development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management and Systems or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Quality Systems in automotive.
• 3–5 years of experience within the automotive industry; bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees supplier issues (SMRR, SCB) in Power QMS and documents timely.
• Oversees incoming inspection, verification lists, and containment for problem suppliers.
• Lead SQ interface within Customer Groups and plant quality; coordinate 3rd party containment.

Skills

Quality systems

Automotive industry experience

Supplier quality assurance

Spanish (bilingual)

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

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 MQRprocesses 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 YFAIteam 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.
• Bilingual in Spanish

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

CSPIRIT – the shared values of our global team

Our culture is shaped by the shared values of our global team. We may come from different parts of the world and speak a variety of languages, but we are united in our work and shared values, known asCSPIRIT.