Description
Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Campinas, Brazil
Rate: $20 per hour
Duration 6 months + Possible Extension
Start: ASAP
In this role, the Supplier Quality Engineer driving cross-functional ownership of Quality, Simplification and Process Improvements. As a SQE you will support execution of mfg. process as well as the overall Quality Management System (QMS) for the Site Supply Chain organization including a face to the customer, building credibility and confidence in their Quality processes.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Supplier Approval/Re-approval:
*SRG/EHS audit completion & re-audits per risk assessment frequency
*SRG audit finding closure 60 days with suppliers
*NEW supplier (s) risk assessment/commodity audits
Supplier Qualification (Parts/process/product):
*On time part/product qualification (MPP/PQP/QCP/Etc) in eSMS/company portal (Conduct First Article inspection)
*Disqualify suppliers/parts
Supplier Performance management:
*Surveillance audit program .critical supplier list maintenance and audit program sustainability
*RCA/CI activity for top issues
*Close audit findings
*Supplier deviation (SDR) approval and management with supplier and GE teams
*Supplier KPI performance monitoring and follow up (PPM/CAR's/RCA) sense of urgency!
*NCR management (follow up and closure) with supplier & reporting to EC HQ Team
*Recovery of COF (non transactional or material replacement
*Monthly Supplier performance monitoring
*CIR closure & COF (Tough Cases) monitoring and recovery process partnership with sourcing team
Other Responsibilities:
*Focal point for assigned parts and suppliers
*Ensure supplier execution of manufacturing process plan
*Liaison between supplier and engineering team
*Schedule management
*Lead/mentor functional quality team members ensure alignment around Big Y's
*Constantly seek, share, and implement best practices
*Job requires 80% travel.
Qualifications/Requirements:
*Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college
*Strong understanding of different manufacturing processes, Casting, Machining, Forgings, Fabrication, welding
*Strong commodity knowledge with Project Management skills
*Able to perform manufacturing feasibility study, part risk assessment.
*Able to optimize manufacturing process, develop new concepts for continuous improvement.
*At least 4 years' experience
*Experience with a Quality Management system ISO etc
*Proven track record in implementing change
Factors for Assessing Performance (Functional Competencies):
*Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
*Strong oral and written communication skills
*Prior leadership experience is preferred
*Statistically literate and familiar with quality concepts and tools
*Able to make executive level presentations
*Quality and cost driven
If you are interested in this role, can recommend anyone, or require further information please do not hesitate to contact Drew Derry or via email.