AESC US ยท 10 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Smyrna, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAESC US LLC is an innovative global organization focused on sustainable battery solutions. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for managing suppliers and ensuring high operational efficiency by leading quality planning and process development, as well as driving improvements and best practices across programs.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to Cross Functional Audit, Risk Assessment, considering customer-specific requirements, including warranty terms and consequences, and project requirements
Leads Process/Product/QMS audits, capacity analysis, and capability assessments on suppliers
Lead and review APQP and PPAPs from suppliers in conjunction with a cross-functional, inter-departmental team
Prepares and submits supplier scorecards while coordinating thorough action plans for poor performers
Provides corrective actions (CA) as it relates to supplier 8Ds and Parts Inspection Requests (PIRs)
Identifies and leads potential improvements to department processes, systems, and tracking processes to achieve departmental KPIs
Works with suppliers to continuously improve performance, controls, and compliance as it relates to IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3. Recommends technical advice and guidance to suppliers to improve supplier quality
Aids in the development and standardization of a global Supplier Quality Manual
Provides valuable insight to the Quality Assurance department and the company as a whole
Addresses supplier quality concerns and ensures countermeasures are made in a timely manner
Cooperates with operations departments regarding investigations and resolutions of chronic or severe supplier quality problems and implements actions to eliminate further occurrences
Lead continuous efforts to reduce the occurrence of the top warranty field issues
Contributor to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth
Conducts job functions with minimal guidance and follow-up
Qualification
Required
In-depth quality management systems, product knowledge
Understanding of lithium battery technology, battery manufacturing processes and equipment, and related information systems
Basic understanding of design, development, production, and processes
Certification and experience auditing to ISO 9001 or IATF 16949, or VDA 6.3, 19.1, 19.2, and 6.7 standards
Three or more years of directly related professional-level engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and CAD
Must be a self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Lithium-ion battery manufacturing experience
Experience in automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier roles
Two or more years of supervisor role
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
401K with company match plus annual retirement contribution
Life Insurance (Company Paid And Additional Voluntary Life Available)
Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid).
Tuition reimbursement
Company
AESC US
AESC, founded in Japan in 2007, is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
501-1000 employees
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