What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Engineer position at 株式会社テナントカンパニージャパン (TENNANT Company Japan)?
GENERAL RESPONISIBILITIES: Regularly engage with manufacturing plants & distribution facility to resolve any supply disruptions
- Utilize plant quality data to monitor disruptions, drive root cause and corrective action issues (8D process)
- Manage and improve quality for electrical & mechanical commodities: Molded plastics, engines, hydraulics, castings, and metal fabrication.
- New Supplier Assessments for purpose of providing input on sourcing decisions - Assess capabilities with respect to quality management systems, capacity & technology
- Supplier Visits - Conduct metrics/corrective action reviews, assess processes & capabilities as well as strengthening supplier relationships
- Train suppliers and hold them accountable to Tennant's supplier manual & expectations
- Data driven recommendations to supply chain organization: grow, hold steady, retract or re-source based on performance
- Partner with Tennant engineering to assist with problematic designs & influence new designs
- Pareto plant disruptions, PPM & warranty data to drive continuous improvement projects (A3) for chronic issues (PDCA)
- Lead open issues meetings (both internal and external) to resolve quality concerns on electrical components
- Evaluate material & process changes with the supply base to mitigate risk to Tennant (deviation/engineering changes)
- Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering preferred
- 3 years’ minimum experience in supply and/or quality within an engineering or manufacturing environment
- MS Office, SAP or related ERP experience
- Ability to read / interpret engineering drawings, requirements and specifications
- Experience working with one or more of the following commodities: Molded plastics, engines, hydraulics, castings, or metal fabrication
- Results oriented with a positive attitude
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and support other functional areas including finance, legal, R&D and Operations
- Strong oral and written communication skills across many functions and levels of the organization
- Willingness to be flexible and adjust to a changing work environment
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
- Demonstrated Emotional intelligence and ability to coach and be coached
- Characterized by integrity and high professional standards
- Ability to problem-solve.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline oriented environment.
- Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation.
- Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
- Consistent attendance either onsite or remotely as needed by the business.
- Ability to take direction and accept supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations.