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CINDER · 1 week ago

Plant Supplier Quality Engineer

Hayward, CA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$82/hr - $82/hr

5+ years exp

CINDER is a pioneering automotive services organization focused on innovation and quality in mobility solutions. They are seeking a Plant Supplier Quality Engineer to protect the assembly line by ensuring that all incoming supplier components meet quality specifications and to manage non-conformance issues effectively.

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Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Perry Verhaeghe-Ordway

Responsibilities

Act as the first responder to all supplier material quality issues identified on the assembly line, in receiving, or in pre-assembly inspection areas

Immediately implement containment activities (e.g., sort, rework, scrap, Stop Shipment) to prevent line disruptions

Own the in-plant disposition of non-conforming materials

Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports, ensuring proper segregation, identification, and disposition of affected parts

Lead Corrective Actions for in-plant supplier quality issues, partnering directly with the Manufacturing, Vehicle Engineering, and the Supplier Quality Engineer that manages the supplier site

Work closely with Manufacturing and Vehicle Systems Engineering to assess the immediate impact of part quality issues on the assembly process

Identify and support changes to assembly operations/work instructions required due to temporary supplier deviations

Be responsible for analyzing and reporting the in-plant supplier quality metrics, including line fallout rates, non-conformance trends, and containment effectiveness to leadership

Identify systemic quality risks based on in-plant failures and collaborate with the SQE team to improve upstream processes (APQP, PPAP) and prevent recurrence

Qualification

Core Quality ToolsSupplier Quality ProcessesProblem-Solving TechniquesGeometric DimensioningTolerancingMicrosoft ApplicationsManufacturing Quality ExperienceBachelor’s DegreeProactiveEnergeticDetail-Oriented

Required

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline

Minimum 5+ years of experience in a Plant Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Supplier Quality role within a high-volume manufacturing environment (Automotive, Aviation, or similar industries are preferred)

Demonstrated experience in a production plant environment with a strong understanding of assembly line operations and the impact of material quality on production flow

Expertise in Problem-Solving Techniques: Proven experience using structured methodologies such as 8D, Six-Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred), Fish Bone Analysis, 5 Whys, and statistical analysis

Strong Core Quality Tool Knowledge: Working knowledge of Process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEAs, Control Plans, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Familiarity with supplier quality processes such as APQP and PPAP is beneficial, with a focus on evaluating their effectiveness based on in-plant performance

Solid knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for rapid part assessment

Fully literate in Microsoft computer applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint