Supplier Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) manages supplier quality and component / service integrity through assessment of : capabilities, compliance to processes and automotive standards, performance scorecards, continuous improvement efforts, and corrective actions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Evaluate supplier viability through feasibility studies, audits, capacity (run@rate) and record of performance.
• Provide recommendations and develop action plans to close gaps and improve quality / delivery performance; monitor performance and follow-up to ensure full implementation of control plan objectives.
• Perform engineering studies and analyses to root cause issues and develop effective resolutions.
• Facilitate / lead Relyans Max supplier quality meetings, problem solving, reject / defect investigation related to supplier products and services.
• Manage supplier scorecards; initiate appropriate action based on trends and performance.
• Coordinate incoming material inspection processes with Materials, Quality and Engineering.
• Manage purchased part quality issues including : initial supplier contact, containment for quality issues, and the permanent corrective action cycle.
• Travel to supplier locations for verification.
• Participate in Relyans Max global supplier quality strategies and initiatives.
• Monitor and ensure timely implementation of Engineering Change Requests (supplier or customer initiated), including PPAP approval.
• Manage IATF 16949 internal and external audit process for supplier activities.
• Support cross-functional problem-solving and corrective actions for quality-related material shortages.
• Develop and implement statistically valid sampling plans, designed experiments, capability studies, SPC, and trend analysis in support of products and service improvements.
• Identify internal improvement opportunities and coordinate corrective actions within both Relyans Max and supplier manufacturing processes.
• Manage the physical and electronic quarantine of suspect or defective product, both in-process and in the warehouse.
• Manage supplier RMA numbers to complete disposition on suspect material within Hold Cage or RMA area in a timely manner.
• Support Purchasing with cost recovery and debits related to supplier issues.
• Serve as a role model within Relyans Max and with suppliers for creating a culture of quality through general awareness, training, and education of quality policies and practices; drive a zero-defect and continuous improvement mindset.
• Review supplier quality manuals and recommend / implement improvements in coordination with Purchasing based on customer specific requirements and audit feedback.
• Conduct training for suppliers in quality principles, effective corrective actions, and valid statistical techniques.
• Support OEM Quality Management as assigned.
• Perform other duties as identified in support of business objectives.

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