ICONMA · 2 months ago
Plant Supplier Quality Engineer
Hayward, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100.72/hr - $103.21/hr
5+ years expICONMA is a company in the Av Manufacturing sector seeking a Plant Supplier Quality Engineer for their Hayward, CA location. The role focuses on ensuring that all incoming supplier-provided components meet quality specifications and involves immediate containment, problem solving, and driving corrective actions for non-conforming materials in the assembly plant.
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Responsibilities
The Plant Supplier Quality Engineer will be a critical member of the client Supplier Quality team, focused on protecting the assembly line and ensuring that all incoming supplier-provided components meet quality specifications at the point of use
This role is responsible for immediate containment, robust problem solving, and driving cross-functional corrective actions for non-conforming material within the client assembly plant
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
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
Proven experience using structured methodologies such as 8D, Six-Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred), Fish Bone Analysis, 5 Whys, and statistical analysis
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
Benefits
Health Benefits
Referral Program
Company
ICONMA
ICONMA: Your Partner in Global Staffing Solutions and Digital Transformation ICONMA is a globally recognized, Woman-Owned staff augmentation and technology consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Claudine George
Founder and CEO of ICONMA, LLC
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