Supplier Quality Engineer: PPAP & Continuous Improvement

HYDAC International; Bethlehem, Northern (Northampton County, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive medical/dental/vision

paid holidays

PTO

401k with company matching

FSA account

short term disability and life 보험

pet insurance

Job summary

HYDAC International is a family-owned leader in hydraulic components seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to collaborate with suppliers, design engineers and product management to ensure quality meets requirements. Travel up to 40% (including international) and perform on-site and virtual supplier evaluations, PPAPs, APQP, SPC and 8D problem solving to reduce defects.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering, Science or Mathematics and experience with APQP and leading continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Travel up to 40% (including international).
• BS degree in Engineering, Science or Mathematics.
• Familiarity with APQP methodology and implementation.
• Experience with leading continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess and audit new suppliers.
• Support cross-functional teams to develop supplier quality programs.
• Assist internal supplier quality initiatives to reach growth objectives.
• Evaluate and approve supplier PPAPs.
• Conduct on-site and virtual supplier quality program evaluations (QMS, APQP tools).
• Collect supplier requirements for PPAP packages and resolve discrepancies.
• Resolve incoming material non-conformances with suppliers and partners.
• Drive 8D problem solving to reduce defects and warranty claims.
• Respond to supplier corrective action, PPAP and ECR/ECN requests.
• Evaluate SPC related to control of key characteristics.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering/Science/Math

Tools

APQP

PPAP

Flow Map

DFMEA

PFMEA

Control Plan

SPC

8D problem solving

Job description

HYDAC International is a family-owned leader in hydraulic components seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to collaborate with suppliers, design engineers and product management to ensure quality meets requirements. Travel up to 40% (including international) and perform on-site and virtual supplier evaluations, PPAPs, APQP, SPC and 8D problem solving to reduce defects.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering, Science or Mathematics and experience with APQP and leading continuous improvement