AISIN World Corp. of America · 23 hours ago
Supplier Development Engineer
Northville, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAISIN World Corp. of America is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to enhance supplier partnerships and ensure quality standards. The role involves managing supplier production schedules, leading quality assessments, and providing training to suppliers.
AutomotiveElectronicsManufacturingMechanical EngineeringProduct DesignSalesSupply Chain Management
Hiring Manager
Rebecca Hinz
Responsibilities
Communicate and partner with plant purchasing, quality, supplier quality or SED/SPTT, design, and new model planning members
Communicate and partner with assigned suppliers
Manage and/or lead supplier production preparation schedule to meet AWA and NAPs delivery and quality requirements
Lead and/or participate in supplier part tracking team (SPTT/SPV) process, and or special process audits
Lead and/or participate in the review and assessment of quality management systems for new suppliers
Lead and/or participate in the review, assessment, and improvement activity, of targeted suppliers. Focus on manufacturing processes and quality improvements
Visit assigned suppliers regularly and communicate results to AWA and affected NAP
Provide training to suppliers and North American Production with respect to Supplier Quality Assurance Manual (SQAM)
Track supplier performance metrics regionally (North America and or Mexico)
Other tasks and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment in a quality or process/manufacturing technician or engineering role
Working knowledge of ISO9001 and/or IATF16949 quality systems standards
Understand Microsoft Office applications
Ability to review manufacturing process, analyze activities, and develop potential actions for improvement of manufacturing process and quality systems
Ability to review and revise documents (e.g. Supplier Quality Assurance Manual - SQAM) for improvements in content and usability
Ability to read, understand and interpret drawings and engineering specifications
Ability to develop training materials and provide training where required for suppliers and NAPs
Associate degree (or equivalent experience) preferably in a math or engineering discipline
Approximately 25-50 % travel required
Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs
Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment
Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits)
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality
Must be able to operate as an effective team member
Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies
Must maintain an acceptable attendance record
Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs
Preferred
Bilingual English and Japanese
Experience with machining processes
Experience with heat treat applications
Skilled in Microsoft Access from a database development standpoint
AIAG Core Tools Training
Bachelor of Science degree preferred
ASQ certification as Technician or Engineer and/or NSPE as Professional Engineer highly desirable
Company
AISIN World Corp. of America
Based in Kariya City, Aichi, Japan, AISIN Corporation is a $35 billion Top 10 global Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems with over 200 consolidated companies spanning over 20 countries and some 120,000 employees.
201-500 employees
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