Reactive Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Lead a group of automotive suppliers to provide quality powertrain components in sufficient capacity.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Automotive)
Builds
Powertrain components for Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Detroit engines, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Powertrain supply chain
Required skills
Supplier performance management, corrective action implementation, supplier audit execution, quality complaint investigation, root cause analysis (8D, 5-why, fishbone), KPI monitoring (DPPM, OTS), GD&T and MSA knowledge, metallurgical report interpretation, problem solving, cross-functional interface.
Preferred skills
Project management, statistical process control, engine/axle/transmission component familiarity, machining/casting/molding/forging processes, global supplier management, foreign language.
Technologies
8D, 5-why, fishbone, GD&T, MSA
Responsibilities
Manage timely resolution of supplier technical issues, conduct supplier audits, monitor supplier quality KPIs, lead supplier performance improvement projects, document quality complaint investigations, oversee containment actions, interface with cross-functional business units.
Seniority
Mid-level (1-3 years experience), hands-on IC
