CentroMotion · 21 hours ago
Supplier Quality and Development Engineer
CentroMotion is a global leader in manufacturing friction products and control devices. They are seeking a Supplier Quality and Development Engineer to design and maintain quality standards, ensure supplier compliance, and support new product development projects.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design and maintain standards expertise, policies, procedures, and manuals for CentroMotion Supplier Quality on the determination of new supply sources, supplier quality relations, standardization of measurements, and acceptable criteria of materials. Compile supplier performance KPI metrics and participate in supplier scorecard development
Ensures suppliers meet CentroMotion requirements. Develop supplier to meet these requirements as needed
Supports the Sourcing team in the selection and quality of potential suppliers and Support NPD (New Product Development) projects
Interfaces with personnel from multiple CentroMotion plants to resolve chronic or major supplier issues and verify that suppliers understand process/product requirements
Implements and maintains quality improvement and auditing systems with suppliers focusing on process controls, quality control, quality management and quality systems
Review engineering specifications and drawings to determine suppliers’ abilities to meet parameters and reviews new and modified product designs from a material standpoint advising modifications when necessary
Reviews and approves Suppliers PPAP’s; review and audit the deliverables including: Control Plans, Capability Studies, Part layouts, Gage R&R, PFEMA, and support or lead project management efforts regarding supplier changes
Involve suppliers, internal resources, plant personnel to drive containment and closed-loop closure to significant quality issue. Ensure that Supplier quality issues are resolved using an appropriate problem-solving methodology like; Root Cause, 8D and decision matrices
Assists multiple CentroMotion plants on third party audit regarding supplier qualifications and performance
Assist Purchasing and Customer Service to expedite product from suppliers in urgent situations
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Engineering related field
5+ years demonstrated quality systems knowledge and experience
Ability to travel expectation 50% up to 75%
Broad knowledge of manufacturing
Capable to summarize test data and report for external customers
Problem solving tools (KT, 8D, etc.)
Familiarity in Advanced Quality Planning including AIAG Advanced Quality Planning and Control Plan, FMEAs, PPAPs, MSA and Statistical Process Control (SPC) standards
Experience using Minitab or other statistical tools
Strong self-motivation and communication skills
Strong commitment to customer satisfaction
Ability to think outside the box and suggest/implement continuous improvement ideas
Strong analytical thinking
Good level of inter-personal relationships, interface with foreign personal
Being able to perform successfully in a matrix organization; Capable to lead complex efforts on behalf of the Quality leadership across functions
Self-started and being able to work independently
Previous experience as an auditor for ISO 9001/TS 16949 or VDA Quality Systems
Preferred
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt or Certified Quality Engineer
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.
Company
CentroMotion
CentroMotion is a manufacturer of motion, actuation and control solutions for the agriculture, specialty and commercial vehicle,.
Funding
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unknown2023-06-20Acquired
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