Supplier Quality Engineer

Optimal Staffing; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to enhance supplier quality performance. In this pivotal role, you will lead initiatives to improve supplier quality reject metrics and engage in critical quality reviews. You will coordinate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and ensure accurate data management. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the motor vehicle manufacturing sector while working fully onsite in Sterling Heights, MI. If you have a background in engineering and a passion for quality improvement, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing environment required.
• Knowledge of managing client powertrain suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead Critical Supplier Process to drive Supplier Quality Reject performance improvement.
• Coordinate part quality confirmation process for suppliers.

Skills

Problem-solving skills (8D/FMEA)

Supplier quality management

Knowledge of engine and transmission systems

Education

BS Engineering or equivalent

Job description

This is for W2 candidates only as the client is not willing to accept C2C contractors.

Position Description:

In this position Supplier Quality Engineer you will:

1. Lead Critical Supplier Process to drive Supplier Quality Reject (QR) performance improvement.
2. Participate in Quality Reviews and assigned sub-system PRT (Powertrain Variability Reduction Team) meetings. Drive resolution of external supplier process -3MIS and 0MIS warranty concerns.
3. Support QR procedures by supporting concern binning, reviewing threshold QRs, and providing support for QR Dispute resolution. Assist the Incoming Quality (IQ) department with non-responsive suppliers. Assist suppliers and plants in QR/PPM (Parts Per Million) data accuracy.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate part quality confirmation process for suppliers with repetitive containment failure.
2. Lead containment of special-cause supplier process 3MIS and 0MIS BSAQ (Balanced Single Agenda for Quality) projects.
3. Align with PRT on Supplier Process (SP) BSAQ issues for Glidepath values.
4. Provide early notification to and engage the STA Site team on potential Stop Shipments related to supplier process (SP).
5. Provide support in containing supplier Stop Ship issues. Assists Site STA team with suspect material / Vehicles On-Hold and release process tracking.
6. Work with Stop Ship stakeholders to support accurate root cause for Prevent Action Closure (PAC) process reporting.
7. Monitor daily production report (DPR) and provide notification to STA management for issues that require Site STA team awareness/intervention.
8. Act as supplier representative and liaison between STA and manufacturing plant management. Support Daily Plant Quality Meetings (PIC Room) to report on.

Skills Required:

Knowledge of managing client powertrain suppliers. Use of problem-solving skills (8D/FMEA), ability to travel to suppliers as required.

Experience Required:

Working knowledge of engine and transmission systems. Minimum 2 years in mfg. environment.

Education Required:

BS Engineering or equivalent.

Additional Information:

Fully Onsite in Sterling Heights, MI.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing