Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible to investigate, analyze and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect responses, communication with the supply base and communication with the HANA's teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support Purchasing to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented

Maintain and update critical supplier audit system and schedule

Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement

Monitor, communicate and improve supply chain, including Supplier OTD (Past due), Quality and communication.

Communicate short / long term supplier quality goals





Promote problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances

Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply

Aide Engineering/Manufacturing in the evaluation and qualification of new supplier materials (PPAP) following a defined new product development process

Drive "Zero Defects" mentality within the suppy base.

Analyze and log MCN and MCN debits.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.

6 years related experience

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5 Why's, Pareto, Six Sigma, 8 D, DFMEA, PFEMA, PPAP.

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📌 Supplier Quality Engineer (Centro)
🏢 Hutchinson
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