Job Type
Full-time
Description
Responsible for managing the current incoming material to ensure to conforms to Shawmut's required specifications.
Responsibilities- Conduct routine supplier quality system audits to ensure compliance with established standards and requirements.
- Evaluate and tour prospective supplier facilities to support supplier qualification and onboarding.
- Support new program launches by monitoring and addressing supplier material performance.
- Provide ongoing support to production operations by resolving supplier-related quality issues.
- Facilitate the approval and documentation of boundary samples for materials not currently defined by specifications.
- Coordinate internal laboratory testing as required.
- Issue Supplier Quality Notifications (SQNs) and distribute defect samples to suppliers for analysis and corrective action.
- Coordinate and host supplier on-site visits to address and disposition non-conforming material.
- Partner with Accounting to secure credits for supplier-dispositioned material.
- Lead negotiations related to supplier-attributed non-conforming material and associated costs.
- Oversee and manage the disposition process for all supplier-rejected materials.
- Generate sales orders and coordinate logistics for the return of non-conforming materials to suppliers.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing to resolve deviations from specifications and quality standards.
- Manage and fulfill data and documentation requests between the organization and supplier partners.
- Lead supplier change request initiatives to ensure controlled and effective implementation.
- Review-redact as necessary and manage supplier Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for customer distribution.
- Issue, track, and verify supplier corrective actions through full closure and effectiveness validation.
- Communicate supplier quality issues to Supplier Quality Technician for scorecard tracking and reporting.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supplier Quality Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (four-year degree) or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
- At least one (1) year of experience in a supplier and/or customer-facing quality role.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience supporting APQP activities for new product launches within the automotive industry.
- Working knowledge of AIAG standards or comparable quality system requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface with customers, suppliers, and all levels of the organization. Experience working in an international environment is required.
- Advanced computer proficiency, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 quality management systems.
- Familiarity with VDA 6.3 auditing standards preferred, but not required.
- Internal Process Auditor experience preferred, but not required.
Physical Requirements- Ability to perform standard office work, including extended periods of sitting and computer use, as well as standing and walking in a manufacturing plant environment.
- May require occasional manual lifting and movement of materials.
- Must be willing and able to travel approximately 50% including international travel as needed.
About the location: Shawmut Corporation's Clinton, Tennessee facility, with 15 years of operational excellence, is a hub for producing composite textile components for marine, medical, and government sectors. Nestled in a scenic area with four distinct seasons and close to Norse Lake, it's ideal for nature lovers. The traditional metal manufacturing building fosters a tight-knit, goal-oriented community, with diverse teams working cohesively. Located in an industrial park, the facility benefits from nearby restaurants and stores. As a family-owned business, it maintains a welcoming atmosphere where everyone knows each other's names and works towards shared goals.
Ready to be part of a team that's making the world a more sustainable place? Apply now and let's embark on this exciting journey together!Compensation & Benefits: - Competitive wage structure reflective of current market trends.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBS) and EyeMed
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Salary Description
$80-100K
