Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Develop processes to ensure the incoming parts inspection process is prevention oriented to assure defects are identified and communicated promptly to avoid delays and/or downtime in the production process
• Report quality concerns to assigned suppliers in a timely manner
• Review external supplier attribute chart of defects and associated Pareto analysis
• Partner with the Assistant Manager, Quality Control to develop an effective system to critique supplier performance of adequate root cause analysis and ensure proposed permanent countermeasures are applied in accordance with SQAM requirements
• Responsible for supplier development activity with assigned suppliers
• Perform dimensional analysis to confirm parts meet print requirements
• Develop special inspections and checks to prevent the delivery of defective parts to the assembly team
• Manage containment activities when defective product is identified
• Conduct onsite supplier audits

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• APQP, PPAP, PFMEA – SQAM experience preferred
• Lean Manufacturing
• Lean Six Sigma and other problem-solving methodologies
• Geometric/Dimensional Tolerance (GD&T)
• Microsoft Office Programs - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to design custom reports as necessary
• Adeptness to be tactful, flexible and work well under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 – 3 years of experience in an engineering related field preferably in a quality control capacity

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent combination of experience, education, and certification.

Other:

• Travel up to 20% is required
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be available to support onsite production – this is not a telecommuting position
• Ability to work for Japanese Company within an international environment
• Close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus are required

Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. (HMMUSA) requires all new hires submit and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning employment.

Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. (HMMUSA) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HMMUSA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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