Supplier Quality Specialist

NPAworldwide; West Point (GA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NPAworldwide is seeking a quality-focused professional to assure part quality and drive supplier performance improvements. You will monitor trends, implement corrective actions, and train teams on quality work instructions and procedures.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and strong attention to process compliance. You will lead supplier audits, analyze field quality data, and report to management while supporting continual improvement efforts across multiple shifts and

Formación

• 2–4 years job-related experience required.
• Experience with TS16949 and supplier quality audits preferred.
• Able to analyze quality data and drive corrective actions.
• Requires basic understanding of automotive/industrial engineering concepts.

Responsabilidades

• Implement and maintain the quality management system.
• Audit supplier quality and report results to management.
• Lead supplier corrective action activities to resolve issues.
• Analyze field quality information and drive improvements.

Conocimientos

Quality management

Supplier quality

Problem solving

Educación

High School/GED

Associate or 4-year Degree in Automotive/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related study

Herramientas

MS-Excel

MS-PowerPoint

MS-Word

MS-Outlook

SAP

VAATZ

MES

Kronos

Department Specific Software

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Position Summary

Assure quality production through control/analysis of supplier parts quality. Monitor trends and require corrective measures. Communicate internally and externally quality problems stemmed from supplier parts. Provide training on quality work instructions and procedures. Promote positive Team relations and lead by example.

Technical

Essential Functions

• Works to implement the quality management system.
• Assures periodic in-vehicle testing of transmission for shift

quality and noise evaluation is performed to company Engineering Standard and reports the result to management.

• Assures periodic durability testing of transmissions is performed to

customer requirements and reports the result to management.

• Assures processes are compliant with all documentation.
• Assists Quality Management Team to implement an effective process

audit system.

• Assists Purchasing Team and Quality Team to implement an effective

supplier audit system.

• Reviews part quality audits andreports on supplier performance for

Management Review.

• Reviews field quality information and reports on field performance

related to parts quality for Management Review.

• Requires action plans from supplier for any quality issue to correct

internal and external part issues.

• Supports purchasing department to implement an effective supplier

audit process.

• Analyzes field claims and communicate internally and externally to

drive quality improvements and reduce quality costs.

• Works with HPT and suppliers on part problems affecting internal and

external customers for a timely resolution and effective improvement.

• Develops and maintains a system to track engineering changes,

implementation timing, and verification of change effectiveness.

• Reviews and verifies supplier ISIR documents for accuracy and

fulfill requirements.

• Supports all TS16949 activities and internal and external audits.

Leadership

• Leads supplier corrective action activities to resolve internal and

external customer complaints in accordance to CAR process.

• Facilitates quality meetings as needed.
• Promotes a positive workplace.
• Develops, maintains and trains on quality process to meet internal

and external customer requirements.

• Develops and reports supplier quality management process indices.

Reporting

• Reports to: Department Manager or designee
• Direct Reports: 0-6

Competency Requirements

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY* Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understand processes, procedures, standards, methods and technology related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; maintain current on new developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical demands also at times may include safely handling multiple, continuous parts flow in and out of manufacturing operations work areas which requires pushing and pulling of carts. Work environment is climate controlled in most areas

Position Requirements And Qualifications

• 2 4 years job related experience required.

Software Skills Required

• MS-Excel
• MS-PowerPoint
• MS-Word
• MS-Outlook
• SAP
• VAATZ
• MES
• Kronos
• Department Specific Software as required

Other Information

• Position may require domestic or international travel.
• Flexibility in working hours to include nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• OT required as needed.
• Must be available to rotate to other shifts as needed.
• Tier-1 Automotive (transmission) experience preferred.
• Cross Cultural Experience is preferred

Qualifications

Education

• High School/GED (required)
• Associate or 4-year Degree in Automotive/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related study (preferred)

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Growing global employer