Nifco America Corp. · 1 day ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Canal Winchester, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $88K/yr
3+ years expNifco America, Corp. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead and direct supplier issues to closure while providing quality assurance to prevent future quality events. The role involves coordinating with suppliers, conducting quality audits, and championing continuous improvement efforts to ensure compliance with standards.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Primary interface with suppliers for plant-level quality issues
Coordinate, lead, and facilitate quality requests and verification audits in a timely manner
Maintain all related databases, tracking systems, and schedules for supplier quality issues, audits, process error proofing, and quality assurance
Complete and analyze/evaluate appropriate documentation has required, including tools such as Layered Process audits (LPA), General Procedures (GP), Quality Assurance Visit (QAV), Process Flow Diagrams, PDCA, 8Ds, 5Ps, Mind Maps, etc…
Plan and conduct the analysis, inspection, testing requirements/procedure, and integration to assure the long-term quality of the assigned product or process at the supplier as it relates to recurrence, error-proofing, or lateral evolution
Champion continuous improvement efforts to assure continued supplier quality assurance
Ensure supplier compliance to latest TS/ISO/IATF and Nifco internal standards
Work closely with Corporate Supplier Development to ensure unity and clarity of supplier interface
Analyze and interpret drawings, data, manuals, and other materials to determine requirements, inspection/testing procedures, and path forward to resolve the issue
Coordination of sorting and containment activities (internal/external)
Promote a clear understanding of NAM supplier management system to suppliers
Cultivate mutually beneficial business relationships between NAM and our suppliers
Perform on-site quality audits to assess the ability of the supplier to meet NAM expectations, verify countermeasures, and participate in improvement activities
Support assigned NAM business units for supplied product, and act as liaison between plant and supplier for quality concerns
Serve customer’s needs relating to supplier produced products, including such areas as correspondence, quality issues, policy matters and/or any other concerns which may arise
Obtain RMA from supplier and process vendor debits
Review mass production PPAP from supply base
Perform internal and supplier countermeasure verification as required
Maintain a positive influence by behaving in a manner that enhances Nifco’s success
Qualification
Required
Lead and direct supplier issues to closure, by facilitating appropriate teams and problem solving, and providing quality assurance to prevent future quality events
Primary interface with suppliers for plant-level quality issues
Coordinate, lead, and facilitate quality requests and verification audits in a timely manner
Maintain all related databases, tracking systems, and schedules for supplier quality issues, audits, process error proofing, and quality assurance
Complete and analyze/evaluate appropriate documentation has required, including tools such as Layered Process audits (LPA), General Procedures (GP), Quality Assurance Visit (QAV), Process Flow Diagrams, PDCA, 8Ds, 5Ps, Mind Maps, etc…
Plan and conduct the analysis, inspection, testing requirements/procedure, and integration to assure the long-term quality of the assigned product or process at the supplier as it relates to recurrence, error-proofing, or lateral evolution
Champion continuous improvement efforts to assure continued supplier quality assurance
Ensure supplier compliance to latest TS/ISO/IATF and Nifco internal standards
Work closely with Corporate Supplier Development to ensure unity and clarity of supplier interface
Analyze and interpret drawings, data, manuals, and other materials to determine requirements, inspection/testing procedures, and path forward to resolve the issue
Coordination of sorting and containment activities (internal/external)
Promote a clear understanding of NAM supplier management system to suppliers
Cultivate mutually beneficial business relationships between NAM and our suppliers
Perform on-site quality audits to assess the ability of the supplier to meet NAM expectations, verify countermeasures, and participate in improvement activities
Support assigned NAM business units for supplied product, and act as liaison between plant and supplier for quality concerns
Serve customer's needs relating to supplier produced products, including such areas as correspondence, quality issues, policy matters and/or any other concerns which may arise
Obtain RMA from supplier and process vendor debits
Review mass production PPAP from supply base
Perform internal and supplier countermeasure verification as required
Maintain a positive influence by behaving in a manner that enhances Nifco's success
Bachelor's (Required)
50% travel (Required)
Preferred
Four-year degree or equivalent related experience
3-5 years related quality experience in an automotive/manufacturing environment
ASQ or equivalent certification or training (CQE, LSS Belt, etc)
IATF certification for Internal or Lead auditor with documentation available
Must be able to facilitate and lead cross-functional teams and meetings
Must be able to understand and interpret part quality standards, drawings, and PPAP's
Must be able to operate simple accounting functions and charge back suppliers
Proficient in Microsoft Office and creating/managing data, metrics, and presentations
Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to express ideas and thoughts well
Must be able to travel for days at a time (internationally as required)
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Nifco America Corp.
Nifco America Corp. is an automotive company that manufactures plastic automotive components.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Koji Seguchi
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
Michael A. Rodenberg
Chief Executive Officer
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