DOSQ-1 - Supplier Quality Engineer II

Artech LLC

Redford, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
8D, Auditing, Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), Casting, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Industry Standards, Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Machining, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Metallurgy, Multilingual, Needs Assessment, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Resolve Customer Issues, Root Cause Analysis, Sales Management, Statistical Process Control, Technical Presentation, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Redford, MI
POSTED
5 days ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Redford, MI
7am - 4 PM PST
Hybrid (4 days in office / 1 day remote)

Description:
  • Work with the supplier to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented.
  • Manage timely resolution of supplier technical issues to ensure uninterrupted supply to production.
  • Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability of consistently meeting customer existing or new requirements.
  • Documents activities related to investigation, disposition, and resolution to quality complaints.
  • Conduct supplier audits to confirm product conformity, or drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor, communicate and improve key supplier quality KPI s, including DPPM, Quality Complaints, and capacity to support OTS (On Time Ship) compliance.
  • Lead or support effort to establish specific short / long-term supplier quality goals.
  • Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.
  • Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Interface and support cross functional business units on topics relating to supplier quality.
  • Oversee containment actions at the supplier to mitigate the impact of quality issues to Client.
  • Domestic and international travel (expected 30-50%)

TOP 3 Must Have's
  1. Manufacturing Processes - machining - forging - processing
  2. Quality Experience
  3. 8D 5Y Fishbone Diagram - lean process methodology - AIAG industy standard requirements.

Knowledge You Should Bring
  • Bachelor s degree in engineering or related
  • 1-3 year of related experience
  • Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to present complex technical topics during meetings with suppliers and Client management.
  • Knowledge of GD&T and MSA.
  • Ability to understand metallurgical requirements and interpret reports.
  • Strong problem solving skills and a solution-focused mindset.
  • Understanding of quality problem solving tools such as 8D, 5-why, fishbone, etc.
  • A customer-focused mindset with the ability to understand and address customer needs and expectations related to supplier quality topics

Exceptional Candidates Might Have
  • Project management experience
  • Statistical process control experience
  • Familiarity with Engine, Axle, and Transmission components
  • Experience with various manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, injection molding, stamping, & forging.
  • Experience working with global suppliers and managing quality across different regions and cultures.
  • Knowledge of a foreign language

About the Company

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Artech LLC