PLANT SUPPLIER QA ENG

@ NSK Corporation
NSK Corporationnskcorporation.com

PLANT SUPPLIER QA ENG

Dyersburg, TN
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

The company focuses on manufacturing and quality management, seeking a Supplier QA Engineer to oversee supplier performance, ensure compliance, support launches, and improve processes.

Requirements

  • Supplier quality management
  • Auditing and audits
  • APQP and PPAP knowledge
  • Data analysis skills
  • Supplier development experience

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience in automotive quality
  • Knowledge of IATF 16949
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills

Full job description

Supplier Quality Management

  • Evaluate, approve, and monitor supplier quality performance.
  • Conduct supplier audits, including process, system, and product audits.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
  • Maintain supplier scorecards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Lead supplier development activities and continuous improvement initiatives.


APQP & Launch Activities

  • Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.
  • Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions.
  • Verify process capability studies and control plans.
  • Participate in new product launches and supplier readiness reviews.
  • Ensure supplier achievement of launch timing and quality requirements.


Customer & Plant Support

  • Support manufacturing operations regarding supplier quality issues.
  • Coordinate sorting, containment, and rework activities.
  • Participate in customer visits and quality reviews.
  • Minimize production disruptions caused by supplier non-conformances.
  • Support other plant activities as needed.


Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Monitor supplier PPM performance.
  • Analyze defect trends and warranty data.
  • Develop supplier quality metrics and monthly reports.
  • Recommend improvement actions based on performance data.


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