Supplier Quality Engineer

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Quality :

• Support Quality strategies to achieve the targets aligned with Company goals and objectives
• Review past performances, perform risk assessment versus company goals and objectives.
• Define key focus areas, measurables, targets and identify projects that will impact the achievement of SQM KPI's.
• Deploy agreed SQM Quality strategy to all interested parties
• Implement robust process controls in managing Suppliers to prevent defects from entering the shopfloor (scrap, NCC, blocked

stocks) to achieve the profit target.

• Use and support the data system to collect and evaluate supplier quality related key performance indicators (KPI's) and issue periodical quality performance reports and ensure that appropriate improvement actions are initiated
• Contribute to the supplier quality related report in the plant (KPI driven)
• Continuous tracking of the target setting and plan fulfillment (monitoring, analysis control) in the context of Supplier Quality Management System
• Perform process audits (maintenance and nonconformance) for the plant as planned and scheduled
• Secure implementation and compliance to IATF and VDA standards
• Lessons learned & read across

Communication :

• Maintain and expand the business partnership with customers, suppliers and other interested parties.
• Understand customer requirements and deliver accordingly
• Ensures Continental Quality requirements are clearly understood by Supplier and complied during series production
• Collaborate with Business Area / SQM Category / Central Function management during Supplier escalation if necessary (i.e. Red Alert, Early Warning, CSL)
• Works w/ SQM CI for successful handover of projects from New product introduction to Series Production
• Actively participate in Continental / supplier workshop / trainings to gain understanding of New industry technologies
• Supports supplier audit for New business/product/technology when necessary
• Drives and coordinates with Suppliers to analyze material issues and implement preventive actions to reduce / eliminate SCB / cost deductions
• Supports in the consolidation / coordination of the supplier related Non conformance Cost (NCC) thru SCB process or cost deduction thru RMA

Problem-Solving :

• Execute the consequent supplier management activities to track any quality deviations (zero tolerance for defects)
• Drive root cause analysis and enforce the definition and implementation of appropriate counter measures at the supplier to ensure that the parts and services meet the defined quality requirements
• Advance use of statistical tools to analyze data and identify root cause of defects
• Drives scrap performance improvement and management
• Utilizes advanced problem-solving tools and processes to reduce manufacturing defects
• Supports new product launches and model rolls
• Drives basic TPM, Kaizen and Lean initiatives in the manufacturing environment

The expected annual salary range for this role is $75,000 - $97,000 a year depending on experience. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

BS Degree in Engineering

2 years experience in manufacturing quality

Travel as needed to support operations

Knowledge IATF 16949 quality standards

Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis techniques

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and manufacturing-related software applications

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead cross-functional projects

Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail

Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment

Able to work outside of traditional work hours.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Ability to work on a manufacturing shopfloor environment

Must wear company-provided ESD safety-toed shoes, smock, and other PPE in required areas

Sitting or standing for 8+ hours, reaching, and using hands/fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment

Must be able to push, pull, reach, twist, turn, stoop for duration of 8+ hour shifts

Ability to lift or carry objects up to 40 lbs. unassisted

Ability to climb ladders

Ability to bend at waist and perform repetitive foot and hand action

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering

5 yrs. of experience in manufactur…