Komatsu ยท 18 hours ago
Manager, Supplier Quality
Springboro, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expKomatsu is a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. They are seeking a Manager, Supplier Quality who will oversee a team of quality engineers to ensure that materials supplied by vendors meet quality standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
ConstructionIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead supplier quality engineering team to complete audits on components to ensure compliance with ABS quality standards
Drive resolution of quality issues with suppliers identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions and establishing permanent corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
Develop and implement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes with suppliers to ensure smooth transition from design to production
Drive problem solving activities including supplier sorting, third party sorting at ABS site or off site and ensuring timely RMA of the suspect material back to the supplier without negative impact to the ABS production
Train and coach suppliers and quality team on tools to improve performance such as lean, Six Sigma, 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA
Develop and maintain supplier performance management systems including supplier metrics, and scorecards to use data to drive improvements
Ensure Production Part Approval Processes (PPAPs) are completed for production components
Collaborate with product teams and SDE to identify and implement quality requirements for new products, including critical characteristics and testing parameters
Develop, maintain and enhance systems to support the ISO / TS 16949 quality system
Assist with logistics, including communications with vendors when there are packaging and receiving issues when materials arrive at the receiving dock
Adhere to federal and state regulations
Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures
Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
Predictable and reliable attendance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in quality, product development, and/or purchasing
Minimum of three (3) years of progressive leadership experience
Strong understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF) and quality tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Kaizen, Six Sigma Green Belt)
Proven experience in supplier quality management, including supplier development and performance monitoring
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of quality issues
Experience in new product development processes and project management
Ability to communicate and make presentations to an audience effectively in a formal setting
Benefits
Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
Voluntary benefits offerings.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Referral Program.
Employee development and career growth opportunities.
Company
Komatsu
Komatsu is a manufacturing company that specializes in the development of equipment for the construction industry.
10001+ employees
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