Supplier Quality Engineer II

PURPOSE: 
Approves new supplier's quality and production systems to ensure that the client purchased parts meet product specifications. Integral part of new product launches including both supplier and parts development for manufacturing.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the Module Quality Engineer(s) in advanced quality planning activities such as risk assessment, product and process development.
• Communicates with other Plants in the client’s Network including joint problem solving.
• Executes the process series before Start of Production (SOP) with the suppliers (world-wide).
• Supports launch projects after hand over to Supplier Quality Assurance ensuring compliance with the clients specifications.
• Conducts the Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) releases for assigned products.
• Supports new and challenging supplier's quality and production systems.
• Reviews the monthly supplier rating.
• Performs product and process audits due to occurred errors and supplier rating results and initiates counteractions and counteraction verification.
• Leads 8D quality problem solving process for supplier related issues.
• Conducts requalification audits for the quality management system at the supplier location(s).
• Validates start up ability for new parts/processes.
• Collaborates on the part approval process for assigned suppliers
• Coordinates reduction of supplier related warranty claims via Defect Eradication Process.
• Participates in internal warranty reduction problem solving teams regarding purchased parts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in engineering or related field or the equivalent of 4 years of professional supplier quality process/components experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• 6+ years (5+ years with a master’s degree) of professional experience in the related part technology and/or processing.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must have: Automotive background (either tier supplier or OEM)
• 5+ years of knowledge in advanced quality planning techniques, including PFMEA, control planning, process flow diagramming, process auditing techniques, and PPAP.
• 5+ years of knowledge of advanced statistical techniques such as capability and standard deviation studies to calculate process variation.
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office skills (Word, Access, Excel, etc.).
• Basic German and/or Spanish language skills, both written and verbal (preferred). 
• Certified Quality Management (CQM) and Certified Quality Engineering (CQE) (preferred).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• • Location: Greer, SC, 29651
    • ​​​​​​​Supplier Location 50%
    • Plant in Greer 40%
  • Schedule: 8:00 – 5:00pm.
  • Assignment Start: ASAP
  • Assignment End: 12/31/2024

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.