Supplier Quality Specialist

Job Description

Position Summary

Assure quality production through control/analysis of supplier parts

quality. Monitor trends and require corrective measures. Communicate

internally and externally quality problems stemmed from supplier parts.

Provide training on quality work instructions and procedures. Promote

positive Team relations and lead by example.

Technical

Essential Functions

• Works to implement the quality management system.
• Assures periodic in-vehicle testing of transmission for shift
  
  

quality and noise evaluation is performed to company Engineering

Standard and reports the result to management.

• Assures periodic durability testing of transmissions is performed to
  
  

customer requirements and reports the result to management.

• Assures processes are compliant with all documentation.
• Assists Quality Management Team to implement an effective process
  
  

audit system.

• Assists Purchasing Team and Quality Team to implement an effective
  
  

supplier audit system.

• Reviews part quality audits andreports on supplier performance for
  
  

Management Review.

• Reviews field quality information and reports on field performance
  
  

related to parts quality for Management Review.

• Requires action plans from supplier for any quality issue to correct
  
  

internal and external part issues.

• Supports purchasing department to implement an effective supplier
  
  

audit process.

• Analyzes field claims and communicate internally and externally to
  
  

drive quality improvements and reduce quality costs.

• Works with HPT and suppliers on part problems affecting internal and
  
  

external customers for a timely resolution and effective

improvement.

• Develops and maintains a system to track engineering changes,
  
  

implementation timing, and verification of change effectiveness.

• Reviews and verifies supplier ISIR documents for accuracy and
  
  

fulfill requirements.

• Supports all TS16949 activities and internal and external audits.
  
  

Leadership

• Leads supplier corrective action activities to resolve internal and
  
  

external customer complaints in accordance to CAR process.

• Facilitates quality meetings as needed.
• Promotes a positive workplace.
• Develops, maintains and trains on quality process to meet internal
  
  

and external customer requirements.

• Develops and reports supplier quality management process indices.
  
  

Reporting

• Reports to: Department Manager or designee
• Direct Reports: 0-6
  
  

Competency Requirements

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties;

understand processes, procedures, standards, methods and technology

related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy;

participates in measuring outcomes of work; maintain current on new

developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available

technology (automation, software, etc.)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands also at times may include safely handling multiple,

continuous parts flow in and out of manufacturing operations work areas

which requires pushing and pulling of carts. Work environment is

climate controlled in most areas

Position Requirements And Qualifications

• 2 4 years job related experience required.
  
  

Software Skills Required

• MS-Excel
• MS-PowerPoint
• MS-Word
• MS-Outlook
• SAP
• VAATZ
• MES
• Kronos
• Department Specific Software as required
  
  

Other Information

• Position may require domestic or international travel.
• Flexibility in working hours to include nights, weekends and
  
  

holidays as required.

• OT required as needed.
• Must be available to rotate to other shifts as needed.
• Tier-1 Automotive (transmission) experience preferred.
• Cross Cultural Experience is preferred
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• High School/GED (required)
• Associate or 4-year Degree in Automotive/Mechanical/Industrial
  
  

Engineering or related study (preferred)

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Growing global employer