What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Associate position at Truck-Lite?
Description
Essential Job Functions:
Align with our company culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures by exemplifying our
C.L.E.A.R Principles.
Align with our company culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures by exemplifying our
C.L.E.A.R Principles.
- Curiosity- look for a better way as a solutions-oriented problem solver.
- Leadership- take ownership and be the catalyst of change.
- Enthusiasm- be motivated and passionate` about your work.
- Accountability- deliver on commitments and act with integrity.
- Respect- be present, listen and engage with inclusive open, honest, and direct communication.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform preliminary reviews of PPAP submissions for completeness and compliance with AIAG and
- Support the management of supplier corrective action requests (CARs), including tracking open issues
- Collaborate with the Supplier Quality / Development Engineer(s) to escalate non-conformance and
- Assist in the preparation and execution of supplier audits and performance reviews.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supplier approvals, scorecards, and audit findings.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding quality issues, missing documentation, and deadlines.
- Help coordinate and track Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) milestones with suppliers.
- Use tools such as 5-Why, Ishikawa (Fishbone Diagrams), and Pareto Analysis for problem-solving
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements in all supplier
- Monitor supplier performance and provide feedback to suppliers.
- Lead re-sourcing efforts in support of corporate quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
- Establish relationships with various suppliers across all commodities/categories.
- Provide technical support to the supplier during the development of new custom and outsourced
- This includes supporting plastic injection molding, die casting, coatings, outsourced lamps,
- Work together with the department Supplier Quality / Development Engineers team to help source
- Help coordinate supplier audits and/or self-assessments to assure that the suppliers can produce
- Position required compliance with the Technology Control Plan and the Federal Export Control Policy
Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and documentation review.
- Basic understanding of quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949).
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of quality systems or ERP software is a
- Familiarity with AIAG Core Tools (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
- Exposure to GD&T and measurement systems preferred.
- Problem-solving skills with experience in corrective action methodologies (8D, 5-Why, etc.).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate degree or higher in Engineering, Quality or a related technical field (bachelor’s preferred).
- 1 – 3 years in quality or supplier-facing role in the automotive or manufacturing industry.