What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Engineer position at Club Car?
This role is onsite in Augusta Georgia.
Relocation required - relocation assistance provided.
Club Car boasts a 60 year history of industry-leading innovation and design, initially focused on golf cars and then expanding to commercial utility vehicles and personal-use transportation.
General Job Description
Manages supplier quality performance independently. Leads problem-solving efforts, conducts audits, and drives continuous improvement with suppliers.
Essential Job Functions
- Ensure suppliers perform thorough root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
- Participate in Root Cause Corrective Action processes on high impact product quality issue and warranty concerns.
- Ensure suppliers complete PPAP and APQP documentation accurately for new product development and design/process changes.
- Conduct supplier audits and process reviews.
- Work closely with suppliers to drive robust improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product launches & VAVE projects..
- Travel to supplier/customer sites for development and issue resolution.
- Support plant quality teams during product launches and issue resolution
- < 35% travel
Education
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in technical engineering or equivalent.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer Preferred
- Six Sigma certification (Any Level) Preferred
Experience
- 3 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Project Management experience
- Knowledge and experience in problem-solving tools (8D, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone), acting as a leader and as a team member
- Knowledge and experience with AIAG APQP Process and AIAG Core Tools.
- Knowledge and experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems.
- Knowledge and experience with internal QMS auditing.
- Strong knowledge in any of the following areas: Metal-Mechanical, Plastic, Electrical-Software.
Skills
- Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings.
- Ability to use basic Metrology equipment and hand tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database software.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Understanding of tolerance stack-up analysis and layout.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Able to make timely decisions in stressful situations.
- Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of management.
- A mindset focused on continuous improvement.
- Leadership, motivational, and project management skills.
Physical Requirements
- Work requires periodic stooping/bending and frequent walking/standing throughout the day.
- Requires occasional lifting of objects less than 25 pounds and of objects 25 to 50 pounds.
- Work involves activities that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, or vehicles.
- Requires use of personal protective equipment.
Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce, including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.