.Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical)Location: Mexico, TijuanaTime Type: Full timePosted On: 6 Days AgoTime Left to Apply: End Date: October 31, 2024 (30+ days left to apply)Job Requisition ID: R27561In this Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer role, the collaborator will execute Supplier Quality core processes according to Automotive standards and Customer Specific Requirements. As a Senior level, the individual will be asked to support management to improve processes and maintain quality metrics and define new metrics as needed.The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer will need to have a strong background in Project Management, Problem Solving Methodology, Teamwork, and a very solid Continuous Improvement mindset as this position requires very close collaboration with our supplier base to initiate improvement projects toward reducing quality incidents due to components at both internal and end customer.For this position, it is required to have clear knowledge of Mechanical Commodities.Activities/Experience:Be part of the supplier selection process by establishing Supplier Quality Agreement and confirming manufacturing best practices and continuous improvement mindset through a process control Audit.Lead supplier engineering activities to complete Supplier PPAP for new components into new programs for Automotive products.Revision and Validation of Process Change Notifications (PCN) from our supplier base to assure changes made by suppliers will not have any impact from a quality/cost perspective.Support Customer Quality Engineering team from North America, Europe, and Japan to escalate quality cases with our suppliers to assure adequate response time and quality of the 8D.Knowledge of different Mechanical commodities such as enclosures, castings, plastic parts, injection molding, harnesses, brackets, adhesives, gaskets.Clear Mechanical Drawing interpretations (GD&T).Support the Incoming Inspection and MRB coordinators to meet aging and inventory metrics.Definition of strategic projects to reduce Automotive Quality PPM by identifying key suppliers on specific components being main contributors.Clear understanding of Automotive Standards IATF16949, ISO 9001.Strong Knowledge of statistical tools for problem resolution (8D, PDCA, DMAIC, DOE) and APQP tools (MSA, PCP, PFMEA, PPAP).Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Automotive Business environment.Able to travel to North America and Asia (up to 20% of time).Education:Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering)Six Sigma training (Desirable)Bilingual: English & Spanish (90%)Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice
