Optimal Staffing · 12 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Brook Park, OH
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOptimal Staffing is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead critical supplier processes and improve supplier quality performance. The role involves coordinating quality confirmation processes, leading containment projects, and acting as a liaison between suppliers and manufacturing plant management.
AutomotiveIndustrial AutomationIndustrial Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Eric Morton
Responsibilities
Lead Critical Supplier Process to drive Supplier Quality Reject (QR) performance improvement
Participate in Quality Reviews and assigned sub-system PRT (Powertrain Variability Reduction Team) meetings. Drive resolution of external supplier process -3MIS and 0MIS warranty concerns
Support QR procedures by supporting concern binning, reviewing threshold QRs, and providing support for QR Dispute resolution
Assist the Incoming Quality (IQ) department with non-responsive suppliers
Assist suppliers and plants in QR/PPM (Parts Per Million) data accuracy
Coordinate part quality confirmation process for suppliers with repetitive containment failure
Lead containment of special-cause supplier process 3MIS and 0MIS BSAQ (Balanced Single Agenda for Quality) projects
Align with PRT on Supplier Process (SP) BSAQ issues for Glidepath values
Provide early notification to and engage the STA Site team on potential Stop Shipments related to supplier process (SP)
Provide support in containing supplier Stop Ship issues. Assists Site STA team with suspect material / Vehicles On-Hold and release process tracking
Work with Stop Ship stakeholders to support accurate root cause for Prevent Action Closure (PAC) process reporting
Monitor daily production report (DPR) and provide notification to STA management for issues that require Site STA team awareness/intervention
Act as supplier representative and liaison between STA and manufacturing plant management. Support Daily Plant Quality Meetings (PIC Room) to report on
Qualification
Required
Lead Critical Supplier Process to drive Supplier Quality Reject (QR) performance improvement
Participate in Quality Reviews and assigned sub-system PRT (Powertrain Variability Reduction Team) meetings
Drive resolution of external supplier process -3MIS and 0MIS warranty concerns
Support QR procedures by supporting concern binning, reviewing threshold QRs, and providing support for QR Dispute resolution
Assist the Incoming Quality (IQ) department with non-responsive suppliers
Assist suppliers and plants in QR/PPM (Parts Per Million) data accuracy
Coordinate part quality confirmation process for suppliers with repetitive containment failure
Lead containment of special-cause supplier process 3MIS and 0MIS BSAQ (Balanced Single Agenda for Quality) projects
Align with PRT on Supplier Process (SP) BSAQ issues for Glidepath values
Provide early notification to and engage the STA Site team on potential Stop Shipments related to supplier process (SP)
Provide support in containing supplier Stop Ship issues
Assist Site STA team with suspect material / Vehicles On-Hold and release process tracking
Work with Stop Ship stakeholders to support accurate root cause for Prevent Action Closure (PAC) process reporting
Monitor daily production report (DPR) and provide notification to STA management for issues that require Site STA team awareness/intervention
Act as supplier representative and liaison between STA and manufacturing plant management
Support Daily Plant Quality Meetings (PIC Room) to report on
Knowledge of managing client powertrain suppliers
Use of problem solving skills (8D/FMEA)
Working knowledge of engine and transmission systems
Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment
BS Engineering or equivalent
Fully Onsite along with ability to travel to suppliers as required
Company
Optimal Staffing
At Optimal, we don’t just deliver what is asked. We go far beyond that, consistently exceeding customer expectations.
51-200 employees
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