Description
JOB DUTIES:
The primary responsibilities of this position are to work with suppliers to ensure that robust process controls are in place to prevent nonconformities, to continuously monitor supplier's key manufacturing processes and quality management system for improvement opportunities ensure production readiness. Management of PPAP procedure and approvals with suppliers Ensures the adequacy of the supplier's quality management system and the capability of people, training, tooling, fixturing and equipment. Monitors supplier adherence to Process Change Notification (PCN) on a timely and cost effective basis. Manages supplier's project plans and activities to ensure product meets expectations. Ensures all relevant requirements and related changes are thoroughly documented. (eg, Process FMEA {failure mode and effects analysis}, Process Control Plans, Gage R&R {repeatability & reproducibility}). Participates in process FMEA for suppliers' manufacturing processes. Audits process control implementation and effectiveness. Validates process capability. Ensures PPAP completion and approval prior to delivery of new parts. The PCE ensures resolution and implementation of robust solutions for quality problems associated with purchased materials and engineering issues. Responsible for the review, approval and validation of 8D permanent corrective action plans. Performs quality management system audits and Supplier Evaluation Surveys (SES), including assessments of potential new suppliers. Must have a thorough working knowledge of quality initiatives. The position manages the completion of their own work assignments and coordinates work with others. Maintains the highest ethical and professional standards within this diverse global organization.
Relationships: -
Maintains close working relationships with suppliers and Supplier Quality Engineers, Logistics and Material Planning Groups, Purchasing Groups, Technical Process Stewards, APQP Leader and Design Engineers.
Required:
- A minimum of 1 year of job-related experience;
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) preferably in engineering;
- Engineering or manufacturing background plus familiarity with manufacturing processes used to produce components
- Knowledge of shop operations;
- Good interpersonal communication, analytical, leadership and project management skills to develop a cooperative working relationships Highly Desirable:
- Quality engineering certification;
- Capable of using and demonstrating statistical and problem solving tools;
- Understanding of 3rd party registration standards.
SKILLS
Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.