Supplier Quality Engineer - Level 3 or 4

Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer at Level 3 or 4 to assess and develop Liebherr’s supplier quality capabilities from the Newport News location. You will apply quality methods, perform supplier audits, and drive process improvements across the supply base.

Level 3 requires 2–4 years of related experience, Level 4 requires 4–6 years. Travel up to 25% and working from home eligibility are noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline with experience in manufacturing or quality fields.
• Two to four years of related experience for Level 3 or four to six years for Level 4, or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Acquire job skills and learn policies, procedures and work instructions to complete routine tasks.
• Interact with cross-functional groups and act as liaison between suppliers and Liebherr for quality concerns.
• Identify, investigate, analyze and correct problems in purchased product quality, production and control.
• Apply and promote quality tools and techniques; conduct audits and generate reports with corrective actions.
• Facilitate root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions; develop quality documentation.
• Support production operations for quality issues; travel nationally and internationally up to 25%.

Skills

Quality management

Root Cause Analysis

Supplier liaison

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

APQP methodology

Statistical methods

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer - Level 3 or 4

Newport News, VA

Job ID:

84750

Division:

Mining

Company:

Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.

Work area:

Quality management

Country:

US

Entry level:

Professionals

Type of contract:

full time

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for the assessment, development, and evaluation of manufacturing and quality capabilities of Liebherr’s supply base. Maintains smooth operations of materials suppliers. The SQE applies quality methods, statistical analysis, understanding of requirements, problem solving, and development of the supplier’s processes and capabilities. May perform supplier systems and process audits, value engineering activities, cost down projects and implement new strategies.

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Acquires job skills and learns policies, procedures and work instructions to complete routine tasks.
• Works on assignments routine in nature, requiring limited judgement.Routinely interact with cross-functional groups within the Liebherr organization.
• Act as the liaison between suppliers and Liebherr for quality, production, and process capability related concerns.
• Identify, investigate, analyze and correct problems in purchased product quality, production and control at supplier and Liebherr manufacturing locations.
• Apply and promote Quality tools and techniques.
• Conduct cross functional audits, generate reports and follow up with corrective action. Analyze data, develop reports and quality metrics.
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis, Corrective, and Preventive actions within the organization.
• Develop quality and technical documentation.
• Support production operation for quality related issues.
• Works with some supervision.
• Receives detailed instructions on work.

Level 2:

• All duties of Engineer Level 1 plus:
• Applies acquired job skills, policies, procedures and work instructions to complete tasks.
• Requires instructions on a few assignments.
• Drive quality and process improvements throughout the organization.
• Monitor supplier performance and scorecards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality and process improvements.
• Apply quality tools and techniques to analyze and evaluate quality problems and implement solutions.
• Collect, analyze data, develop metrics and reports using basic statistical methods.

Level 3:

• All duties of Engineer Levels 1 and 2 plus:
• Utilizes substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult and require judgement in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
• Skilled in planning, managing, directing resources and managing projects.
• Has the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.

Level 4 (Senior):

• All duties of Engineer Levels 1, 2 and 3 plus:
• Completion of difficult technical assignments applying comprehensive knowledge of engineering, quality, and project management principles,
• practices, and procedures in supply chain management.
• Requires little to no supervision.
• Effectively communicates and manages projects with Suppliers, Purchasing and Engineering.
• Oversee assignments of Levels 1, 2 and 3 SQE’s.
• Assists with the review and evaluation of personnel performance and provides feedback.
• Plans and assigns personnel for projects and/or tasks.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of statistical analysis and APQP methodology.

Education and Experience:
Level 3:
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college, engineering related discipline preferred, with two to four years related experience, or equivalent combination of education or experience in a manufacturing, engineering or quality field.

Level 4 (Senior):
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college, engineering related discipline preferred, with four to six years of applicable experience in, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing, engineering or quality field.

Additional Requirements:

• Is expected to travel nationally and internationally up to 25% to customer or supplier sites.
• Ability to complete and maintain mine certifications or safety training such as Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) hazard training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.
• This position is working from home eligible.

Our Offer

Pay Range: $100,000 - $108,000

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

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The company

In line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators.It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologiesits companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for eight divisions that arepositioned across the United States.

Location

Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.