GE Appliances, a Haier company · 10 hours ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Metals
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. They are seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer who will manage supplier relationships and technical processes to impact the Cost of Quality. The role involves supplier selection, continuous improvement, and problem-solving to ensure quality standards are met.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Manage and develop a portfolio of suppliers to execute on key quality strategies:
Build expertise in metals processing technologies and secondary operations which may including: stamping, casting, roll forming, extrusion, and/or coatings
Operate in a matrixed organization including: Technology, Manufacturing, Service, and Sourcing
Initiate and lead the 9-step process with the use of Lean/Six Sigma tools by partnering with Technology to identify, understand and abate issues for NPI and C changes
Conduct drawing reviews to ensure purchased parts meet strict performance, reliability and quality standards
Lead problem definition and reactive problem solving through containment, identification of root cause, corrective action and validation
Drive ownership and accountability of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Lead business and technical surveys with Sourcing and Technology teams to assess supplier capabilities and make business recommendations
Lead supplier improvement efforts:
Conduct on-site assessments, identifying necessary corrective actions and tracking improvements to closure
Perform annual quality audits to monitor supplier QMS (Quality Management System) compliance and effectiveness
Manage supplier certification process for onboarding new suppliers
Support business level cost out initiatives:
Lead qualification of alternate sources for mitigation of business risk, including capacity, Transfer of Work (TOW), and commercial advantage
Lead cost reduction efforts for assigned supply base
Utilize LEAN manufacturing concepts to improve supplier processes and deliver cost savings
Ensure supplier compliance with all safety and regulatory guidelines
Qualification
Required
Possess an Engineering or Technical (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) degree or equivalent technical experience
Have a minimum 5 years' Supply Chain, Quality and/or Technical experience in manufacturing environment
Have a strong background in applying statistical tools for process and product development and control (i.e. Gage R&R, Process Capability, Control Plans, SPC, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOEs))
Be skilled and experienced with reading and understanding prints, dimensions and tolerances. Possess a thorough understanding of GD&T
Be experienced with problem solving tools and techniques (i.e. 8-D, 5 Whys, 7 Ways, DOE, Fishbone, Pareto, Six Sigma)
Demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 25%
Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrate the leadership to influence and drive change within a highly matrixed organization
Preferred
Have experience with metals manufacturing processes such as stamping, casting, roll forming and extrusion, coatings, and finishes
Demonstrated ability to independently develop, manage and implement aggressive project plans
Demonstrated ability to simplify complex information and prepare concise executive summaries
Prior international work experience & multi-lingual (Chinese, Spanish, etc.)
Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience
Six Sigma certified (Green Belt, Black Belt or Master Black Belt)
Prior Experience with Oracle ERP system (AGILE, EBS)
GE Appliances training program graduate
Benefits
Flexible work arrangement
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Company
GE Appliances, a Haier company
At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make good things, for life. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are a leading U.S.
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