Advanced Quality & Supplier Development Engineer - Sterling Heights, MIVenteon is currently seeking an
Advanced Quality & Supplier Development Engineer to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Sterling Heights, MI
Requirements of the Advanced Quality & Supplier Development Engineer- Mechanical Electrical or Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent
- Certified Quality Engineer preferred
- Lead Internal Auditing Certificate an asset
- GM, VW, Chrysler and Toyota inspection standards, Colour standard training
- IATF Internal Auditor Training preferred
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of all Quality Concepts including APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, SPC, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
- Demonstrated skills in data analysis, communication and presentation skills
- Able to travel-locally and internationally
- Minimum 5 years automotive manufacturing experience
- Minimum 3 years experience in automotive process and product auditing
- Experience with Plastic Injection Molding, Paint or A surface cosmetic parts is an asset
Benefits of the Advanced Quality & Supplier Development Engineer- Competitive salary
- Advancement potential
- Full time
- Paid time off
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- 401k
Responsibilities of the Advanced Quality & Supplier Development Engineer- Support the Quality and Engineering Managers from product launch through production and responsible for delivering all aspects of the supplier development and quality function.
- Work in a team environment with suppliers to develop and implement best practices that emphasizes defect prevention, reduction in variation, waste, and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
- Work with corporate purchasing team in the identification and development of new suppliers
- Work with business managers and corporate purchasing team to identify, track and close on commercial matters.
- In conjunction with suppliers, conduct and/or review root cause analysis and provide corrective action feedback to suppliers on all supply and quality issues to minimize quality defects and prevent interruptions to company operations.
- Work with all suppliers to ensure customer specific requirements and offer technical requirements are met or exceeded.
- Help facilitate new product launches from the award of business to the successful completion of quality records (such as PPAP). Champion the PPAP and APQP process at the suppliers through new product launches to ensure quality standards and delivery performance expectations are met including but not limited to safe launch protocols.
