In this highly visible role, the Supplier Quality Development Engineer will ensure the quality of the products assembled at Nilfisk meet all customer expectations; quickly and effectively take action when non-conformances are found.
Maintain the most recent interpretations of the quality system requirements and therefore ensure that documented practices meet the true interpretation of the quality management system standards.
The person will partner closely with various cross functional team to enable operational success, ensure supplier corrective action and improve process & customer quality.
Main Responsibilities- Support Category management on Supplier Approval process, evaluate supplier's capability (manufacturing and quality).
Work with suppliers on quality planning and part approval process tasks in Pipeline projects.
Make sure supplier quality tasks are completed on time.- Execute supplier improvement tasks, quality planning and part approval processes in NPD projects.
Support early supplier involvement, supplier selection and evaluate supplier's capability (manufacturing and quality).
Make sure Suppler improvements and PPAP activities are completed in line with NPD project timing plan.- Drive supplier improvement and development activities to achieve or go beyond the desired quality KPIs (eg: DPM, TCOPQ, SCAR/TFR) with the use of quality tools such as QS, PCPA, CA-PA, NSDP, LEAN, TOP Focus (worst) program etc.).
Train suppliers about quality tools as necessary.- Support development & maintenance of Nilfisk supplier quality requirements / standards / processes.
Support local quality on Internal audits.
Qualifications & skills:
- MS or BS degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology.- 5+ years of Quality Engineering, Reliability engineering, Plastic process fabrication- Execution level of Automotive Quality tools (APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, PFEMA, 8D, 5Y, ISHIKAWA).- Proficient in use of MS Office software, Excel.
Word, PowerPoint- SAP Knowledge is advantage.- Willing to Travel 35%+ of time.- ISO 9001 and/or IATF16949 internal auditor or main assessor (14001 auditor Certificate is advantage)
The successful pro we're looking for:
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, plastics process.- Able to work in teams as much as working individuality.- Capable of Multitasking and handling a complex working environment- Having systematic and structured working methodology.- Diven and persistent
- Capable of making self-assured decisions and work without constant supervision.
What we offer:
- Personal and professional growth.- Working within a multicultural and international environment.- At Nilfisk, we know that amazing people make amazing companies.
We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits.
About us:
Let's create a cleaner future together.
Clean is changing.
Today, cleaning is a key contributor to health and safety, and a new clean is emerging, driven by technology and innovation.
At Nilfisk we have a driven purpose in this development, and we work as one team with one agenda, supporting each other across an exciting, dynamic organization.
Being part of Nilfisk means having the freedom to speak your mind and do what you do best.
You will thrive by having a hands-on approach and the drive to bring your great ideas to life.
At Nilfisk you can coordinate, innovate, and collaborate for a cleaner future.
Are you ready to make a change?
Nilfisk, Inc., is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer