SCOPE OF ROLE
The Senior Supplier Quality and Development Engineer plays a key role in the success of the Global Supply Chain Management function in North America. This position is responsible for leading and deploying both strategic and tactical Supplier Quality and Development initiatives across the global supply base for Corporate Supplier Quality and Development. This position will lead and manage Supplier Quality and Development activities on sourcing projects and supply chain optimization efforts utilizing technical knowledge and quality engineering expertise to meet/exceed project goals and milestones. In addition, this position is also responsible for providing quality and technical support in leading and managing Supplier Development projects including continuous improvement using Six Sigma and Lean tools.
- RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completion of Supplier Assessments both current supply base and potential suppliers and to develop, prioritize and execute corrective actions and Supplier Development Plans to continually improve supplier performance.
- Maintain, monitor and support accurate reporting of supplier metrics from Global manufacturing facilities.
- Reviewing Supplier Scorecard's to identify Top supplier offenders and proactively engaging supply base for an improvement plan to meet RRX expectations and targets.
- Lead supplier safety, quality, and development activities that will refine and improve safety and quality of the product and process as measured by supplier performance metrics, internal plant quality metrics and external quality indicators.
- Lead and drive supplier quality activities such as Capacity risk assessment, APQP, PPAP, corrective/preventive actions including continuous improvement techniques to help suppliers minimize process variation and achieve desired process control including desired Regal Rexnord performance metrics.
- Significantly contributes on technical quality issues collaborating with both internal stakeholders and suppliers on cost reduction sourcing projects and strategic supply chain optimization initiatives.
- Mentor and coach both Plant Quality Staff and Supplier Quality Engineers in performance and execution of Regal Rexnord's Supplier Quality Systems according to policy and procedure.
- Support problem identification and drive resolution of supplier quality issues to deliver stakeholder expectations and enhance end-user customer satisfaction.
- Provide support in establishing and implementing standardized quality best practices, processes and procedures within the supply chain function and across suppliers.
- Utilizes internal functional customer feedback as an input to drive continuous improvements across Regal Rexnord's supply chain.
- Utilizes self-assessment and feedback from stakeholders while actively seeking out opportunities to address self-development needs to grow and develop credibility
- Other duties as assigned
- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and minimum of 10+ years of proven Supplier Quality or a mixture with Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment, advanced degree preferred.
- Specific Knowledge of one or two key manufacturing areas such as metallurgy, heat treatment, castings or forgings with foundry experience, Machining, Plastics or Coatings is desired.
- Demonstrated experience with a variety of manufacturing processes, practices, and procedures.
- Strong expertise and demonstrated use of quality tools and principles such as Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, PFD, FMEA, PCP, MSA and SPC.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to thoroughly analyze, interpret data / information to make sound informed decisions.
- Strong experience in project management which include planning, supervising, monitoring, and accomplishing the goals of specific project requirements.
- Working knowledge of Supplier QMS assessment, ISO 9001, TS16949 and AIAG CQI technical process audits with experience performing Supplier audits.
- Experience in metrology, inspection and measurement techniques and new product development process.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and mindset to drive continuous improvement.
- Ability to work with all levels of Rexnord organization in a team-based matrix organizational structure including Regal Rexnord supply base.
- Substantial experience in successfully leading teams and the ability to foster key stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to lead the organization in embracing quality change and communicate the value and need for change.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrates the ability to identify self-development needs and explores new opportunities for career advancement, skill development and professional growth.
- Quality/Engineering certification is highly preferred, Six Sigma or other professional society / organization certification is a plus.
- Domestic and Internation