Supplier Quality Engineer

Typical Task BreakdownManaging Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Cost management related activities from concept to PPAP to deliver parts at the right quality, total cost, and meet timelines.Extensive use of Teamcenter and Workflow process to collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Development engineer and identify the supplier source for each Buy level parts.Escalate supplier quality defects to SDEs for an immediate containment.Implementing product supply strategies aligned with the category management supply strategies that will create a competitive advantage for our customers by developing, optimizing, and integrating a world-class supply network.Managing the quality feedback loops to ensure lessons learned on quality defects are applied across the supply base.Driving Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) through cost modeling, design for manufacturability, and leveraging suppliers' capabilities.Interaction with TeamFrequent interaction with Buyer, Supplier Development Engineer, Engineering team, Quality Team, Engineering Value Chain team.Team Structure2 agency workersWork EnvironmentOffice Setting/Production Manufacturing EnvironmentEducation & Experience RequiredYears of experience: 2 or more years experience required.Degree requirement: Bachelor's in Engineering degree preferred. Mechanical, Industrial, and Supply Chain Engineer degrees will be accepted.Past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background: Supplier quality engineer.Top 3 SkillsCommunication skills – both written and oral.Manufacturing process knowledge.APQP process understanding and ability to apply.Additional Technical Skills (Required)Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and computer-generated reports.3D modeling or Creo experience.Proficiency in MS Office, Microsoft Excel.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.Teamcenter.Six Sigma Processes.Should Cost Analysis.Soft Skills (Required)Ability to work with minimal supervision while driving department goals and deliverables.Requires strong analytical and mathematical skills.Requires strong oral and written communication skills.Requires display of attributes of a critical thinker and leverage innovative ideas.Advanced ability to make and communicate presentations to management.#J-18808-Ljbffr