Supplier Quality Engineer — APQP & Launch Lead

NSK; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NSK in Tennessee seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to evaluate and drive supplier quality performance, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 across the supply base.

You will lead continuous improvement, develop KPIs, support APQP activities, and assist in new product launches, ensuring on-time, quality launches and minimal production disruption.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality management and audits.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, approve, and monitor supplier quality performance.
• Conduct supplier audits across process, system, and product.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and KPIs.
• Lead supplier development and continuous improvement.
• Participate in APQP activities and supplier readiness.

Skills

Supplier quality

Audits

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

PPAP/APQP

Job description

• Evaluate, approve, and monitor supplier quality performance.
• Conduct supplier audits, including process, system, and product audits.
• Ensure supplier compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Lead supplier development activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

APQP & Launch Activities

• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.
• Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions.
• Verify process capability studies and control plans.
• Participate in new product launches and supplier readiness reviews.
• Ensure supplier achievement of launch timing and quality requirements.
• Support manufacturing operations regarding supplier quality issues.
• Coordinate sorting, containment, and rework activities.
• Participate in customer visits and quality reviews.
• Minimize production disruptions caused by supplier non-conformances.
• Support other plant activities as needed.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze defect trends and warranty data.
• Develop supplier quality metrics and monthly reports.
• Recommend improvement actions based on performance data.

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