Supplier Quality Engineer - Bloomfield IN
Dickson, Tennessee, United States
Objective
The Resident Supplier Quality Engineer will support Quality Assurance activities related to Supplier Management and the Nemak Quality Organization, including but not limited to, the preparation of action plans, inspection, and test plans, supplier evaluation, training, communication, supplier quality, and process improvements, and system analysis for continual improvement. Work with foundry personnel, customers, and supplier to track data, identify improvement projects and manage cross-functional implementation for improved performance.
Main Responsibilities
- Analyze quality of product incoming, in process and finished at the supplier plant in order to provide a continuous feedback to the foundry and allow preventative containment of any customer complaint, current or potential.
- Must prioritize multiple problems and report in a timely manner to Nemak.
- Reports to the foundry Quality Engineer with data concerning the supplier plant production and reject information with all pertinent information in the Nemak format
- Follow foundry RMA process for the handling of foundry and machine scrap, including disposition, marking and accounting for product.
- Reports status on tests, trials, and PSW / PPAP samples.
- Works with Supplier to reduce scrap cost using lean and problem solving tools.
- Ability to work with the supplier on 8D through proven problem solving techniques, both Nemak & OEM driven initiatives.
- Reporting of problem solving through OEM specific requirements (8D, Drill Deep & Wide, etc.).
- Review PPAP packages and provide approval for the plant.
- Report to customer in cases of urgent needs, organizing containment of defective parts, if necessary through the supervision of the foundry or contract personnel; initiate problem solving documentation if required, following up in the process of defining and implementing corrective actions also by traveling to the foundry.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, Engineering
- Computer literacy and Microsoft Office Applications experience
- At least 3 years’ experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Working knowledge of machining, gauging, and GD&T to address issues
- Knowledge of quality systems, terminology, and steps to execute with suppliers (QSB)
- Basic knowledge of casting processes or willingness to learn processes
- Must be familiar with ISO/TS (IATF) 16949 or related Quality Standard
Nemak USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nemak USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Nemak USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nemak USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Objective
The Resident Supplier Quality Engineer will support Quality Assurance activities related to Supplier Management and the Nemak Quality Organization, including but not limited to, the preparation of action plans, inspection, and test plans, supplier evaluation, training, communication, supplier quality, and process improvements, and system analysis for continual improvement. Work with foundry personnel, customers, and supplier to track data, identify improvement projects and manage cross-functional implementation for improved performance.
Main Responsibilities
- Analyze quality of product incoming, in process and finished at the supplier plant in order to provide a continuous feedback to the foundry and allow preventative containment of any customer complaint, current or potential.
- Must prioritize multiple problems and report in a timely manner to Nemak.
- Reports to the foundry Quality Engineer with data concerning the supplier plant production and reject information with all pertinent information in the Nemak format
- Follow foundry RMA process for the handling of foundry and machine scrap, including disposition, marking and accounting for product.
- Reports status on tests, trials, and PSW / PPAP samples.
- Works with Supplier to reduce scrap cost using lean and problem solving tools.
- Ability to work with the supplier on 8D through proven problem solving techniques, both Nemak & OEM driven initiatives.
- Reporting of problem solving through OEM specific requirements (8D, Drill Deep & Wide, etc.).
- Review PPAP packages and provide approval for the plant.
- Report to customer in cases of urgent needs, organizing containment of defective parts, if necessary through the supervision of the foundry or contract personnel; initiate problem solving documentation if required, following up in the process of defining and implementing corrective actions also by traveling to the foundry.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, Engineering
- Computer literacy and Microsoft Office Applications experience
- At least 3 years’ experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Working knowledge of machining, gauging, and GD&T to address issues
- Knowledge of quality systems, terminology, and steps to execute with suppliers (QSB)
- Basic knowledge of casting processes or willingness to learn processes
- Must be familiar with ISO/TS (IATF) 16949 or related Quality Standard
Nemak USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nemak USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Nemak USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nemak USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.