Altair · 1 month ago
Quality / Reliability Engineer General
Brook Park, OH
Contract
Onsite
Mid LevelAltair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing. The Quality / Reliability Engineer General will be responsible for delivering externally sourced new tooled parts for major vehicle and powertrain programs, managing supplier quality issues, and ensuring on-time completion of quality assessments.
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Responsibilities
Identify all the New Tooled End Items for the program including Multi-Party Agreements and directed tier 2 suppliers
Develop program specific NTEI file containing pertinent part number information. Load and maintain program information in the eAPQP - Advanced Product Quality Planning System (include late starters, design changes, VPP updates, etc.)
Obtain site codes for each NTEI from Program Purchasing to initiate eAPQP Schedule A submission requests
Train suppliers and cross functional team members, as required, on the Supplier Engagement Process and the APQP/PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) Readiness Assessment
Tracking PPAP and Schedule A (External Supplier APQP/PPAP Readiness Assessment) status and submission requirements to the Site STA Organization and Supply Base
Prepare standard documents for all Milestone Reviews, Special Attention Reviews (SAR) and New Model Launch (NML) Assessment
Drive resolution of all YELLOW/RED deliverables with cross functional team members
Aggressively manage and review Phased PPAP status and timing plans to deliver on time Phase PPAP approvals
Arrange cross functional meetings to drive PPAP issues resolution and manage action plans to assure on time PSW approvals
Proactively monitor, manage and escalate significant issues inhibiting Supplier PPAP/launch risks
Support Start up Meetings / FCPA (Consumer Product Audit), VOCF (Voice of Customer Fleet), Campaign Prevention/Fresh Eyes, Craftsmanship, R202, Hard Rocks, Shortage meetings, White Board reviews
Represent and be supplier advocate in Cross-Functional Meetings
Lead Priority supplier selection using GPDS Priority filter, facilitate concurrence with PD (Product Development), Purchasing and Site STA (Supplier Technical Assistance) and notify suppliers
Lead Supplier Champion Process supplier selection using Supplier Champion filter, facilitate concurrence with PD (Product Development), Purchasing and Site STA (Supplier Technical Assistance)
Manage and track on-time completion of GPDS priority supplier team evaluations
Participate in PAT (Program Activity Team), PST (Program Steering Team) and PMT (Program Module Team) change control meetings. Collaborate with CPMT (Component Program Module Team) leaders and Purchasing Program managers to understand program related changes impacting launch
Support NMP Part Pedigree meetings and develop Parts Pedigree Risk and Industrialization Readiness Assessment prior to each build for review with STA leadership
Drive on-time PPAP completion through OTG (Open-to-Go) meetings, PPAP timing alignment with eAPQP and communicate PSW status and delinquencies to Site STA and Program Team
Provide onsite STA Launch support for Build events (e.g. DCV (Design Completion Verification) builds, PCF / TCB (Part Coordinate Fixture/Trim Coordination Build), etc.)
Drive resolution of supplier quality issues raised through AIMS (Automated Issues Management System). Lead containment, 8D follow up, ICA / PCA activity. In case of AIMS related to carry over parts engage Incoming Quality, Site or Resident STA engineers as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science/ Engineering, or equivalent technical / manufacturing aptitude
Knowledge of STA quality tools and systems
Knowledge of new model launch tools and systems
Quality Management
PPAP processes
Problem Solving
APQP
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefit Package
401(k) with matching contributions
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Free training on all Altair products
Company
Altair
Altair provides enterprise analytics, engineering, and on-demand computing software technologies.
Founded in 1985
1001-5000 employees
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Ingo Mierswa
Senior Vice President of Product Development
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