Inteva Products

Supplier Development Improvement Engineer

Inteva Products • $85K — $100K *
Troy, MI 48085In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required; advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in automotive supplier quality/development
  • Expertise in manufacturing processes: plastic injection molding, stamping, and assembly
  • Knowledge of quality tools: APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and PPAP
  • Experience performing supplier audits and quality assessments
  • Familiarity with IATF, VDA, ISO quality systems; auditor certification preferred
  • Strong analytical skills with Six Sigma and/or Shainin Certification

Responsibilities

  • Conduct quality assessments of potential suppliers and follow up on audit findings
  • Perform supplier process audits and control plan audits
  • Provide technical expertise to suppliers in relevant manufacturing processes
  • Monitor and improve supplier performance metrics using escalation processes
  • Guide suppliers in developing effective quality strategies
  • Lead Supplier Change Request processes related to engineering changes
  • Train suppliers in Problem Case management

Benefits

  • Opportunity for global travel (50-75%)
  • Work in a collaborative team environment
  • Engagement with advanced engineering and international suppliers
  • Exposure to diverse manufacturing techniques and quality systems
  • Development opportunities in supplier quality enhancement
Full Job Description
Description
  • Perform quality and capability assessments for potential suppliers including reporting, follow-up and closure of audit findings and non-conformances
  • Perform supplier process audits, Run@ Rate verification, control plan audits, PFMEA reviews, special processes evaluations (CQI), and early production containment
  • Provide technical expertise to suppliers in various manufacturing processes: plastic injection molding, stamping, and assembly
  • Monitor supplier performance metrics and utilize the appropriate Inteva escalation processes with poorly performing suppliers to improve supplier performance.
  • Guide suppliers to develop quality strategies to improve quality system implementation, utilizing continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques
  • Lead and coordinate Supplier Change Request, supporting Engineering Changes related to suppliers
  • Train suppliers and Inteva Plant SQEs in Problem Case management.
  • Willing to travel globally and sometimes within short notice
  • Travel ~50-75%
  • And other duties as assigned.


Position Requirements

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering required. Advanced degree preferred.

Required:
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in automotive supplier quality/development
  • Previous experience working with Suppliers that provide automotive components: example - injection molded components, plastic assemblies (cup holders, air vents etc.), chrome parts, rolled good materials, stampings, and other components relative to Interiors, Closures, and Motors & Electronics assemblies.
  • Operations/Manufacturing processes technical expertise - plastic injection molding, stampings and assembly
  • Knowledge of core quality tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and PPAP)
  • Demonstrated experience in supplier improvement activities and performing Supplier Process Audits, Run@Rate verification, PFMEA reviews, Control Plan audits, Special Processes evaluations (CQI), and Early Production Containment assessments.
  • Knowledge of IATF, VDA, and ISO based quality systems, with Auditor accreditation for systems and processes. Auditor Certification strongly preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, preferably with 6 Sigma and/or Shainin Certification.
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills, with proficiency in English language, oral and written, and preferably in other language(s) used in geographic area of responsibility
  • Motivated self-starter willing to lead and learn who works well in a team environment


Education Requirement
Bachelors

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
-not applicable-

Location
Inteva Products, LLC - World Headquarters and Troy Technical Center

Req Number
ENG-26-00072

Category
Engineering

This position is currently accepting applications.

About Inteva Products

Inteva Products is a global supplier of engineered components and systems for the automotive industry. The company's products include door systems, roof systems, latching systems, and interior systems, among others. Inteva Products was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Learn more about Inteva Products
Size
15,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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