- Oversees and document supplier issues (SMRR,SCB) in Power QMS in a timely manner.
- Oversees incoming inspection, incoming verification list and containment activities for problem suppliers.
- Oversees supplier non-conforming area and perform transactions in timely manner. Work closely with materials team so they are informed of rejections to prevent impact to production.
- Lead SQ interface within Customer Groups and plant quality.
- Initiate and coordinate 3rd party containment activities.
- Continually work with suppliers to improve performance by applying problem solving techniques and statistical methods.
- Assure corrective and preventative action plans are developed, executed, and validated at assigned suppliers.
- Interact routinely with production personnel, Plant Quality Engineers, Purchasing, Engineering, AQE, Business Unit, Operations and Suppliers to improve quality of supplied components.
- Understand the PPAP process and know how to review a PPAP.
- Initiate and lead appropriate MQR processes for problem solving.
- Execute visits to supplier sites to assess, review and verify supplier processed to YFAI requirements. Escalate to Supplier Development for support if onsite supplier visits are needed.
- Develop, organize, and maintain systems used to verify product conformance to accepted quality standards.
- Communicate plant performance with YFAI team members.
- Monthly compiling and report out of Top Worst Suppliers and present on Supplier Development call.
- Other duties as assigned by Lead Quality Engineer and Quality Manager.
Additional Responsibilities
- Attend Program Reviews and Launch Readiness Reviews.
- Ensure that the Customer, YFAQ and supplier quality issues are resolved using the appropriate problem-solving methodology.
- Be proactive in ensuring suppliers achieve agreed customer and YFAI timing milestones.
- Ensure that Suppliers achieve targeted launch objectives.
- Ensure effective communication between YFAI and suppliers.
- Apply different OEM specific requirements related to audit (i.e., VDA 6.3, 2-day production) and PPAP procedures (e.g., PPAP, VDA 2).
Required Education Level
Bachelor's Level Degree
Area of Study: Quality Management and Systems or similar.
*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position
Required Experience
Minimum 3 Years of Experience with Quality Systems.
Minimum 3-5 Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
Proficient PC-skills, including Word, Excel, MS Project, etc.
Preferred Experience
• Ability to train others in the SQE requirements.
• Expert in SQE field.
• Bilingual in Spanish
Physical Ability Requirements
Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Frequently
Movement (Walking): Frequently
Carry Weight (Lifting up to 25 lbs): Occasionally
Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Frequently
Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Frequently
