EControls · 18 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expEControls is a global provider of innovative integrated controls solutions for internal combustion engines and electric drive systems. They are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure production readiness of suppliers, validate process capabilities, and drive quality improvements through various methodologies.
Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Ensure the production readiness of suppliers during new product launches and during component resourcing efforts through the validation of supplier process capability (CPK), appropriate utilization of Quality Planning (i.e. FMEA, Control Plans, etc.), and verification of supplier’s understanding of design intent (GD&T) / drawing requirements and inspection methods
Work with suppliers to identify root cause for incoming defects and ensure suppliers are implementing corrective action through application of 8D and Lean Six Sigma methods and tools
Participate in Material Review Board process to review Non-Conforming Material and initiate purge/sort activities as needed for support suppliers
Develop, implement and maintain metrics that track trends in supplier quality performance (Supplier Score Card)
Undertake supplier quality audits on potential and existing suppliers and coordinate assessment and/or corrective action plans with the Strategic Quality, Engineering and Sourcing organizations
Work with suppliers to be in support of ISO 9001 and TS 16949 by utilizing the use of Lean Six Sigma tools and PPAP methods
Drive quality issue resolution and continuous improvement at suppliers through the application of G8D and Lean Six Sigma methods and tools
Continually seeks to accomplish the mission and improve the organization by:
Providing a superior level of customer service to both external and internal customers
Staying aware of developments in quality knowledge and tools in the quality industry
Spreading the message of Quality and Organizational Excellence throughout the organization
Building coalitions and relationships among internal customers and employees within the quality system to effectively drive positive change
Displaying professional integrity and adherence to the ASQ Code of Ethics
Qualification
Required
Hands on knowledge of Printed Circuit Boards (fabs) and Electronic Components
Ensure the production readiness of suppliers during new product launches and during component resourcing efforts through the validation of supplier process capability (CPK), appropriate utilization of Quality Planning (i.e. FMEA, Control Plans, etc.), and verification of supplier's understanding of design intent (GD&T) / drawing requirements and inspection methods
Work with suppliers to identify root cause for incoming defects and ensure suppliers are implementing corrective action through application of 8D and Lean Six Sigma methods and tools
Participate in Material Review Board process to review Non-Conforming Material and initiate purge/sort activities as needed for support suppliers
Develop, implement and maintain metrics that track trends in supplier quality performance (Supplier Score Card)
Undertake supplier quality audits on potential and existing suppliers and coordinate assessment and/or corrective action plans with the Strategic Quality, Engineering and Sourcing organizations
Work with suppliers to be in support of ISO 9001 and TS 16949 by utilizing the use of Lean Six Sigma tools and PPAP methods
Drive quality issue resolution and continuous improvement at suppliers through the application of G8D and Lean Six Sigma methods and tools
Provide a superior level of customer service to both external and internal customers
Stay aware of developments in quality knowledge and tools in the quality industry
Spread the message of Quality and Organizational Excellence throughout the organization
Build coalitions and relationships among internal customers and employees within the quality system to effectively drive positive change
Display professional integrity and adherence to the ASQ Code of Ethics
BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial preferred)
3-5+ years of experience in supplier quality, continuous improvement or related field
In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or TS 16949 quality specifications
Knowledge of 5Y, FMEA, PPAP, MSA, and Root Cause Failure Analysis is required
Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing
Ability to compile and analyze data streams to better diagnose root cause and adhere to design specifications
Preferred
BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial preferred)
Certified Lean Six Sigma preferred
Company
EControls
EControls is an electronic manufacturing company providing design and development. It is a sub-organization of EControls Europe.
201-500 employees
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