Regional Supplier Quality Engineer

AESC US, LLC, is committed to the research, development, design, manufacture, and sales of high-power batteries for electrical vehicles (EVs) and energy storage, has the following open degreed / experienced position(s) available in Santa Clara, CA :

Regional Supplier Quality Engineer

About AESC US LLC

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions.

Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in more than 850,000 electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues.

We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future.

AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, and the U.S. We are currently seeking candidates to fill a Manufacturing Technician role to support our Florence, South Carolina plant.

AESC Mission

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

As a key member of AESC US LLC, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission to lead in full-value-chain battery solutions for a sustainable future.

Your work within the Quality Team will directly impact our strategic goals and contribute to our position as a global leader in battery technology.

What You Will Do

Standardizes and grow both the regional and global supplier quality organizations. Reviews PPAPs from suppliers in conjunction with a cross-functional, inter-departmental team.

Prepares and submits supplier scorecards while coordinating thorough action plans for poor performers. Provides corrective actions as it relates to supplier 8Ds and Parts Inspection Requests (PIRs).

Aids in the development and standardization of a global Supplier Quality Manual. Provides valuable insight to the Quality Assurance department and the company as a whole.

Contributes to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth. Leads Process / Product / QMS audits, capacity analysis, and capability assessments on suppliers.

Works with suppliers to continuously improve performance, controls, and compliance as it relates to IATF 16949 and VDA 6.

3. Recommends technical advice and guidance to suppliers to improve supplier quality. Addresses supplier quality concerns and ensures countermeasures are made in a timely manner.

Cooperates with operations departments regarding investigations and resolutions of chronic or severe supplier quality problems and implements actions to eliminate further occurrences.

Identifies and leads potential improvements to department processes, systems, and tracking processes to achieve departmental KPIs.

Conducts job functions with minimal guidance and follow-up.

What You Need

• Three (3) years of experience with APQP Process and PPAPs;
• Three (3) years of experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001;
• Three (3) years of experience working with Purchasing for new supplier selection and nomination;
• Three (3) years with setting KPIs, performing root cause analysis (RCA), utilizing problem solving techniques, and process control management for quality and throughout issue resolution;
• Three (3) years of experience working with Process / Product / QMS audits, capacity analysis, and capability assessments on suppliers;
• Thee (3) years of experience working with supplier 8Ds and Parts Inspection Requests (PIRs);
• Two (2) years of experience working with development and standardization of a global Supplier Quality Manual;
• Three (3) years of experience working with Automotive Core Tools;
• Three (3) years of experience working with Statistics and New Launch Programs.

Will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign academic equivalent in Engineering or related field and three (3) years of experience in a related occupation / position / job title.

Additional Information

Telecommuting Permitted. Travel to various unanticipated worksites may be required. *Domestic and International travel required up to 25%.

Travel expenses paid by employer.

40 hours / week; $142,293.00 - $144,500.00 / year

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Reference Number : SB-AESC

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Equal Employment Opportunity

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.

S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic.

The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others.

The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and / or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.