Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Functions as a liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical support.
• Supports investigation of supplier quality problems and coordinates implementation of effective and timely resolutions.
• Communicates supplier part quality issues.
• Coordinates containment activities to minimize supplied part quality impact to the plants.
• Provides, as needed, support for formal 8D containment, root cause, and corrective action documentation.  Coordinate supplier scheduling of formal 8D report outs either at Allison or via teleconference. (Note: 8D is a standard automotive industry problem solving methodology)
• Ensures required supplier quality documentation is organized and retained according to corporate guidelines.
• Reviews and audits supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.  Summarizes, reports, and presents audit results.
• Assists in the implementation and monitoring of advanced quality planning with selected future product suppliers, as required.
• Validates supplier design of product and processes utilizing the automotive standard, AIAG PPAP process (Automotive Industry Action Group Production Part Approval Process).  Implements and monitors part conformance.
• Improves quality performance of supplier by conducting workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in developing a quality system, or other technical support required.
• Posts, calculates, and analyzes routine statistical data.
• Manages ongoing relationships and resolves conflicts as needed.
• Adheres to corporate purchasing policies and procedures.
• Assures accurate and timely records are maintained within various systems, including Supplier Quality Notifications (SQN), SAP ERP, and online Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Maintains a physical presence in the workplace.

Key Performance Measures

• Safety
• Productivity
• Quality
• Responsiveness
• Cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Oral and written communication skills.  Ability to communicate orally and in written format in cross-functional environments.
• Knowledge of statistical quality control techniques.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant processes.
• Knowledge of gaging techniques.
• Proficient interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Knowledge of geometric design and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Relatively high level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
• Collaboration in a variety of work settings.
• Familiar with a variety of Purchasing / Global Supply Chain concepts.
• Wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• Knowledge of AIAG standards.
• Ability to organize, plan, document tasks, and prioritize work.
• Preferred Certifications:
  • Certified Quality Analyst (CQA)
  • ASQ certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
  • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Experience

• 3 or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Scope

• Manages assignments and workload with a reasonable level of autonomy; daily tasks are typically self-directed and associated priorities are generally self-determined.
• Performs a variety of complex tasks, with a reasonable scope of work and span of control expected of an individual at this career level.

Travel Requirements

• More than 50%