Supplier Quality Engineer

Fully onsite; candidate must be comfortable with factory environment and occasional intra-facility travel

Tactical Supplier Quality Engineer

As a Tactical Supplier Quality Engineer for client Tractor Cab Operations

Work with suppliers to contain quality issues in support of 24-hour containment of supplier quality issues with the business unit.
Coordinate significant containment activities for both quality and design related issues with the business unit to ensure containment is complete.
Initiate corrective action and closure for recurrences significantly affecting FPY, resulting in line down time or significant repair.
Responsible for managing proper disposition and action of data related to supplier quality using SAP.
Support Business Unit through internal initiatives, non-conformance communication and attendance at key meetings.

You will also...
Identify, create, and process purchase orders to pay suppliers for services provided due to containment activities.
Provide support to individual contributors on TQE processes and procedures.
Document and improve quality processes as they pertain to supplied parts.

What Skills You Need
1 or more years of experience in one or more related engineering areas: industrial, reliability, design, manufacturing, quality.
1 or more years of experience with quality engineering tools, systems, and databases (SAP, Windchill, RECON, Excel, MS Office Suite, etc.).
1 or more years of experience of drawing and schematic interpretation, product models, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally with cross functional teams in both verbal and written formats.
Technical background through experience or education.
Knowledge and understanding of basic manufacturing processes.
Strong time management and organizational skills required.
Ability to work flexible hours to support business operations.

What Makes You Stand Out
Experience using JDSN, MC20, PDM Link, Windchill, Creo View, and/or Stratawise.
Experience using measurement devices such as Caliper, Micrometer and/or Profilometer.
Knowledge of basic data analysis techniques (e.g., pareto charts, histograms, pie and bar charts and control plans).
Possess excellent problem-solving skills and executing corrective actions and preventive actions.
Possess the ability to lead and effectively influence without authority.

Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Technology, or Science discipline or equivalent experience.
Manager is open to recent grad candidates.

Prefer candidates with:
Problem solving/decision making skills
Great communication
Willingness to learn

Regarding Driving: This position may drive a client owned Gator inside the factory to get from the office area to a different office area in another part of the factory (all connected and indoors). Worker will need to successfully complete client safety training to be approved to drive this. They will transport their computer or parts/tools. Other workers could ride along if they are going to the same areas due to limited number of available Gators. This would not be driven outside. May also drive their personal vehicle to other facilities within a 20 mile radius. Rental cars are not used for this travel.

Notes:
Shift: 1st shift (7 am to 3:30 pm) – Overtime may be scheduled at end of shift

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status