Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer – Fuel – Air & Electrical

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer – Fuel – Air & Electrical

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering- or related technical field is required
• Minimum of 5 years hands on experience in fuel systems (design, development, testing, analysis)
• Knowledge of relevant fuel safety and environmental regulations
• Experience of various process systems (e.g., injection/blow molding, extrusions, laser/spin/vibration welding, Brazing)
• Strong problem-solving experience and tools
• Working knowledge of APQP, including design reviews, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans
• Working knowledge of DOE, SPC, GD&T
• Ability to interpret and understand complex drawings
• Understanding of #D CAD modeling and mold flow software
• Experience with failure analysis using advanced techniques
• Detail oriented with focus on delivering high quality results
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic team environment
• Working knowledge of problem-solving techniques (8-D, A-3, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagram)

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier quality processes for fuel, air and electrical components
• Develop processes and systems to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards
• Lead and facilitate quality solutions for urgent production and customer issues, focusing on defining root cause including underlying causes and develop preventative actions to prevent future recurrence
• Work cross functionally with purchasing and quality organizations to monitor current supplier performance (Relationship, Cost, Quality, Delivery), and generate / issue monthly performance scorecards
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Lead / Facilitate cross functional teams to address quality issues and implement quality improvement initiatives
• Assist suppliers in advancing product quality efforts in coordination with engineering design and project management from initial design concept though product life cycle assuring adherence to specifications and industry/regulatory standards
• Lead/facilitate/support the development of PPAP documentation (Dimensional analysis reports, process flow charts, PFMEA, control plans, measurement system analysis, and material analysis reports) as required by the Quality Management System
• Drive a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement within the supplier network
• Drive supplier improvement projects in quality, delivery, and costs
• Regularly visit suppliers to complete supplier assessment, social compliance, quality system, process, and product launch audits as required
• Conduct supplier training programs to enhance quality awareness and performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Supply Chain/Procurement management experience is a plus