What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality and Development Engineer position at CentroMotion?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Requirements
Full-time
Description
- Design and maintain standards expertise, policies, procedures, and manuals for Supplier Quality on the determination of new supply sources, supplier quality relations, standardization of measurements, and acceptable criteria of materials. Compile supplier performance KPI metrics and participate in supplier scorecard development.
- Ensures suppliers meet requirements. Develop supplier to meet these requirements as needed.
- Supports the Sourcing team in the selection and quality of potential suppliers and Support NPD (New Product Development) projects.
- Interfaces with personnel from multiple plants to resolve chronic or major supplier issues and verify that suppliers understand process/product requirements.
- Implements and maintains quality improvement and auditing systems with suppliers focusing on process controls, quality control, quality management and quality systems.
- Review engineering specifications and drawings to determine suppliers’ abilities to meet parameters and reviews new and modified product designs from a material standpoint advising modifications when necessary.
- Reviews and approves Suppliers PPAP’s; review and audit the deliverables including: Control Plans, Capability Studies, Part layouts, Gage R&R, PFEMA, and support or lead project management efforts regarding supplier changes.
- Involve suppliers, internal resources, plant personnel to drive containment and closed-loop closure to significant quality issue. Ensure that Supplier quality issues are resolved using an appropriate problem-solving methodology like; Root Cause, 8D and decision matrices.
- Assists multiple plants on third party audit regarding supplier qualifications and performance.
- Assist Purchasing and Customer Service to expedite product from suppliers in urgent situations
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Customer Service (Internal/External) - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values;
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality, listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things. Maintains confidentiality of all payroll, medical, benefit and employee related information.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Requirements
- BS degree in Engineering related field.
- Have 5 years demonstrated quality systems knowledge and experience.
- Ability to travel expectation 50% up to 75%.
- Broad knowledge of manufacturing.
- Capable to summarize test data and report for external customers.
- Problem solving tools (KT, 8D, etc.).
- Familiarity in Advanced Quality Planning including AIAG Advanced Quality Planning and Control Plan, FMEAs, PPAPs, MSA and Statistical Process Control (SPC) standards.
- Experience using Minitab or other statistical tools.
- Strong self-motivation and communication skills.
- Strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Ability to think outside the box and suggest/implement continuous improvement ideas.
- Strong analytical thinking.
- Good level of inter-personal relationships, interface with foreign personal.
- Being able to perform successfully in a matrix organization; Capable to lead complex efforts on behalf of the Quality leadership across functions.
- Self-started and being able to work independently.
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt or Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
- Previous experience as an auditor for ISO 9001/TS 16949 or VDA Quality Systems, required.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30 hours/week.
- Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
- Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
- Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
- Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
- Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
- Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
- Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.