Supplier Quality Engineer

Schaeffler

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • Minimum three years' experience in supplier management, quality assurance, or production
  • Strong English language proficiency
  • Willingness to travel to supplier locations as needed
  • Demonstrates strong communication, assertiveness, and analytical thinking skills
  • Must have authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Carry out supplier quality activities for Traded goods in Joplin, MO
  • Manage advanced quality planning with suppliers during product development
  • Oversee supplier process changes in series production and lead corrective actions
  • Drive the sampling inspection process, determining acceptance or rejection
  • Coordinate series production claims management and develop remedial action plans
  • Train suppliers on APQP and PPAP requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage with medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous 401(k) matching contributions up to 6%
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Access to wellness programs promoting overall health and well-being
Full Job Description
Your Key Responsibilities

All responsibilities are applicable for traded goods as well as supplier product delivered to our industrial plant in Joplin, MO.
  • Carry out supplier quality activities of supplied products and supplier quality issues within the order fulfillment process.
  • Manage advanced quality planning with suppliers during product development process, with specific consideration for cost efficiency and producibility.
  • In series production, manage supplier process changes and initiate and coordinate corrective actions, to sustainably ensure zero defects
  • Drive the sampling inspection process, and decide acceptance or rejection of samples provided.
  • Coordinate series production claim management and act as escalation instance to agree on remedial action plans until successful completion.
  • Train suppliers to ensure adherence to APQP (advanced product quality planning) and PPAP (production part approval process) requirements as agreed.


Your Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field; candidates with 10+ years of relevant industry experience may also be considered in lieu of degree
  • At least three years of professional experience in supplier management, quality assurance, or production
  • Strong proficiency in English
  • Open to traveling to supplier locations as required
  • Possesses a self-assured and persuasive demeanor, with assertiveness, analytical thinking, a systematic approach, adaptability, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team while acting responsibly
  • External candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for an employment visa or sponsorship


Our Offering

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind.
  • Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.
  • Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering tuition reimbursement, skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and development programs.
  • Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.


See all of our benefits at: Schaeffler Benefits

Your contact

Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

Jason Gould

Keywords: Supply Chain Management;

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