Supplier Quality Engineer

Kawasaki-63063c34; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package including M

Educational reimbursements

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to evaluate suppliers, review R&D drawings for manufacturability, and drive quality improvements across development stages. You will coordinate with R&D and suppliers to ensure robust part quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong root cause analysis, ISO 9001 experience, and excellent communication with international suppliers. This position is based in Lincoln, NE with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ manufacturing experience
• 1+ quality engineering experience or equivalent
• Design quality tests, document and test procedures, and track quality standards
• Experienced in continuous improvement activities
• Experience with root cause analysis and implementing robust countermeasures
• ISO 9001 Experience
• Quality auditing experience
• Experience in PPAP or First Article Inspection
• Able to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Good communication and written skills with overseas suppliers and customers

Responsibilities

• Evaluate suppliers’ capabilities as possible candidates for future new products.
• Review issued drawings from R&D for manufacturability and performance requirements.
• Recommend suppliers to be awarded business based on best fit.
• Monitor the DFM process between supplier and R&D after awarding business.
• Track the progress of supplier tooling and equipment during development stages.
• Track all performance testing requirements during development.
• Evaluate supplier capacity limitations
• Evaluate packaging designs for new products
• Apply solving problem to complex situations

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality engineering experience

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing or Ag/Engineering Tech

AA in manufacturing tech or equivalent

Tools

ISO 9001

PPAP

Job description

Please note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future will not be considered.

Responsibilities of Supplier Quality Engineer may include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate suppliers’ capabilities as possible candidates for future new products.
• Review issued drawings from R&D. This will include a review for manufacturability and performance requirements.
• Recommend suppliers to be awarded business based on best fit.
• Monitor the DFM process between supplier and R&D after awarding business.
• Track the progress of supplier tooling and equipment during development stages.
• Track all performance testing requirements during development.
• Evaluate supplier capacity limitations
• Evaluate packaging designs for new products
• Apply solving problem to complex situations

Required Qualifications for Supplier Quality Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing or Agricultural/Engineering Technology from a four year college or university or equivalent work experience
  or Two year Associates degree in manufacturing technology or similar technical degree or coursework or equivalent work experience
• 3+ Manufacturing experience
• 1+ Quality Engineering experience or equivalent
• Design quality tests, develop the documentation, and test procedures, develop and track of quality standards
• Experienced in continuous improvement activities
• Experience with Root Cause analysis and implementing robust countermeasures
• ISO 9001 Experience
• Quality Auditing experience
• Experience in PPAP or First Article Inspection
• Able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Good communication and written skills, able to communicate with oversees suppliers and customers

Perks for Quality Engineer:

• Great work culture with career growth potential
• Excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and many more
• Paid holidays, educational reimbursement, and flexible spending account available
• Employee discount for purchase of company products
• Company fitness center and wellness program available
• Uniforms, lockers, and uniform laundry available
• Educational and relocation reimbursements available

Mission:

Kawasaki, working as one for the good of the planet We are the Kawasaki Group, a global technology leader with diverse integrated strengths. We create new value for a better environment and a brighter future for generations to come.

We value each of our employees and support efforts to use their talents and abilities in full. We respect diversity and strive to build a workplace in which all employees can live up to their full potential.

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer who complies with all Federal, State and Local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

The Supplier Quality Engineer’s role is to support the Purchasing, Quality assurance and R&D departments of Kawasaki. The SQE will help evaluate and select appropriate suppliers for commodities purchased by Kawasaki. The SQE will communicate technical specifications between R&D and suppliers during development stages. The SQE will work with suppliers to provide the necessary quality validation documents at each development stage. Will work with all areas in the company to solve problems and propose improvements.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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