ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America
Supplier Quality Engineer
ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America, Hamilton, Ohio, United States, 45013
Companythyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology company employing around 100,000 people. Across 48 countries it generated sales of 38 billion in fiscal 2022/2023. Backed by extensive technological know-how, the businesses develop cost-effective and resource-friendly solutions to the challenges of the future, mainly in the fields of climate protection, the energy transition, digital transformation in the industry and mobility of the future. Under the thyssenkrupp umbrella brand the company creates long-term value with innovative products, technologies and services and contributes to a better life for future generations.
Your responsibilitiesThe Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for enhancing the processes at a supplier for a specific product that will meet the performance metrics outlined for delivery, quality, service, and value. The SQE will work in a team environment as a key resource for the component teams to develop new supply sources to improve cost competitiveness and be the conduit between the company and the supplier. Responsibilities will include cross-functional program management to qualify new components, supporting issues with current production, developing new suppliers to reduce cost, increasing capacity, and auditing suppliers to ensure process conformance. Manage the customer specific requirements and offer technical support. The SQE will work on multiple phases or sub-tasks of projects or entire projects of moderate complexity, with results affecting project completion.Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace.Interface with Global Commodity Component teams to prioritize supplier development needs by component to improve cost competitiveness or supply constraints.Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity and fulfillment ensuring suppliers are able to meet requirements for performance, quality, cost and delivery of components and requirements for IATF/TS 16949, ISO 14001.Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards and own supplier audit, and ensuring supplier compliance.Track the supplier's performance indicators.Specify and develop product acceptance/test procedures that relate to a complex process (state-of-the-art), Safety Critical, or highly complex product.Act as consultant to communicate and coach the Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Procurement organizations to drive cost effective improvements to Quality and Manufacturing processes.Provide technical expertise and leadership to sourcing and development of suppliers.Provide leadership during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on developing working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain.Responsible for leading the solution for supplier component concerns, driving Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), customer interaction, supplier interaction, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) support, supplier component development and approval and supplier cost improvements.Assist with new product launch.Interface with Global Commodity Component teams to prioritize supplier development needs by component to improve cost competitiveness or supply constraints.Carry out new supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).Work with Supplier Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.Provide Manufacturing, Processing and Gauging Recommendations to Suppliers, and internally to Procurement and Supplier Quality.Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends.Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Your profileQualifications & ExperienceFive years Engineering and or Manufacturing experienceExperience in Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and program managementExperience in developing and implementing vendor qualificationSubstantial experience in a high volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotiveSubstantial experience in supplier developmentExperience of dealing with customers and suppliersKnowledge of quality and business systemsCommercial and financial acumenStrong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)Vast experience with cross functional managementReport and Procedure writing with excellent presentation skillsUnderstanding and interpretation of engineering drawingsUnderstanding manufacturing processesAbility to work in a diverse and dynamic environmentPlanning and prioritizing activitiesGood communication and interpersonal skillsStrong negotiation and influential skillsAbility to present data effectivelyNumerically astute with strong problem-solving skills and expertise to develop and execute objectives for self and others and the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goalsExtensive knowledge in reading and communicating drawings/blueprintsFormal training in Problem solvingHighly organized with ability to work independently as well as part of a team.Exhibits integrity through fair and ethical behaviors in all activities; maintains accountability for performance.Strong attention to detail with well-developed organizational and communication skills.Proven experience developing work processes to improve outcomes for the team/customersPossesses a stable work history, preferably in a manufacturing environment, and a strong personal desire to work safely and maintain a safe working environment.Preferred Qualifications & ExperienceMachine tool development and design experienceMachining Fixture development and design experienceFormal training in negotiations, leadership, communications, manufacturing, Quality improvement methods, Lean ManufacturingExperience in gauging concepts, design and techniques.Die Casting Experience in area of Aluminum, Brass or Cast IronEducation:BS Degree Mechanical, Mechatronics or Industrial EngineeringYour benefitsBeyond the competitive benefits and compensation packages, Bilstein of America proudly offers a rich history, steeped in innovation and a lasting commitment to our customers, employees and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.bilsteinrocks.com.Benefits offered on the first of the month after your employment date:Medical, Dental and Optical401(k) with 5% company match (after 90 days of employment)Company paid short-term disability (after 6 months employment)Paid personal time offAnnual Company bonusContactIf you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link:California Job Applicant Notice of Collection
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Your responsibilitiesThe Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for enhancing the processes at a supplier for a specific product that will meet the performance metrics outlined for delivery, quality, service, and value. The SQE will work in a team environment as a key resource for the component teams to develop new supply sources to improve cost competitiveness and be the conduit between the company and the supplier. Responsibilities will include cross-functional program management to qualify new components, supporting issues with current production, developing new suppliers to reduce cost, increasing capacity, and auditing suppliers to ensure process conformance. Manage the customer specific requirements and offer technical support. The SQE will work on multiple phases or sub-tasks of projects or entire projects of moderate complexity, with results affecting project completion.Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace.Interface with Global Commodity Component teams to prioritize supplier development needs by component to improve cost competitiveness or supply constraints.Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity and fulfillment ensuring suppliers are able to meet requirements for performance, quality, cost and delivery of components and requirements for IATF/TS 16949, ISO 14001.Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards and own supplier audit, and ensuring supplier compliance.Track the supplier's performance indicators.Specify and develop product acceptance/test procedures that relate to a complex process (state-of-the-art), Safety Critical, or highly complex product.Act as consultant to communicate and coach the Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Procurement organizations to drive cost effective improvements to Quality and Manufacturing processes.Provide technical expertise and leadership to sourcing and development of suppliers.Provide leadership during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on developing working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain.Responsible for leading the solution for supplier component concerns, driving Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), customer interaction, supplier interaction, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) support, supplier component development and approval and supplier cost improvements.Assist with new product launch.Interface with Global Commodity Component teams to prioritize supplier development needs by component to improve cost competitiveness or supply constraints.Carry out new supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).Work with Supplier Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.Provide Manufacturing, Processing and Gauging Recommendations to Suppliers, and internally to Procurement and Supplier Quality.Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends.Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Your profileQualifications & ExperienceFive years Engineering and or Manufacturing experienceExperience in Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and program managementExperience in developing and implementing vendor qualificationSubstantial experience in a high volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotiveSubstantial experience in supplier developmentExperience of dealing with customers and suppliersKnowledge of quality and business systemsCommercial and financial acumenStrong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)Vast experience with cross functional managementReport and Procedure writing with excellent presentation skillsUnderstanding and interpretation of engineering drawingsUnderstanding manufacturing processesAbility to work in a diverse and dynamic environmentPlanning and prioritizing activitiesGood communication and interpersonal skillsStrong negotiation and influential skillsAbility to present data effectivelyNumerically astute with strong problem-solving skills and expertise to develop and execute objectives for self and others and the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goalsExtensive knowledge in reading and communicating drawings/blueprintsFormal training in Problem solvingHighly organized with ability to work independently as well as part of a team.Exhibits integrity through fair and ethical behaviors in all activities; maintains accountability for performance.Strong attention to detail with well-developed organizational and communication skills.Proven experience developing work processes to improve outcomes for the team/customersPossesses a stable work history, preferably in a manufacturing environment, and a strong personal desire to work safely and maintain a safe working environment.Preferred Qualifications & ExperienceMachine tool development and design experienceMachining Fixture development and design experienceFormal training in negotiations, leadership, communications, manufacturing, Quality improvement methods, Lean ManufacturingExperience in gauging concepts, design and techniques.Die Casting Experience in area of Aluminum, Brass or Cast IronEducation:BS Degree Mechanical, Mechatronics or Industrial EngineeringYour benefitsBeyond the competitive benefits and compensation packages, Bilstein of America proudly offers a rich history, steeped in innovation and a lasting commitment to our customers, employees and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.bilsteinrocks.com.Benefits offered on the first of the month after your employment date:Medical, Dental and Optical401(k) with 5% company match (after 90 days of employment)Company paid short-term disability (after 6 months employment)Paid personal time offAnnual Company bonusContactIf you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link:California Job Applicant Notice of Collection
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