Supplier Quality Engineer II

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SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER II
SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN - WORLD HEADQUARTERS

As a member of the Quality team, the Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for APQP execution for new programs and for current programs ensure that suppliers are meeting product specifications and in the case they are not, will be responsible for documenting accordingly, notify suppliers and follow up until closure with all the implications. All this by following applicable procedures.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Comply with the quality management system.
• Lead and manage the advanced quality activities APQP with assigned Suppliers/Programs or any similar customer requirement for different OEM's
• Ensures the internal and external quality customer objectives and requirements are clearly understood and translated into technical specifications (SC/CC)
• Review the control plan and ensure its efficient execution in manufacturing area in all phases
• Lead and Participate on the CP, PFMEA, Process Flow and R@R execution and reviews
• Ensure the manufacturing line readiness and tooling validation.
• Ensure the proper use of the statistical tools (SPC, MSA, R&R, control chart, XR...).
• Lead and manage assigned suppliers for current programs Quality Issues that has impacted Lear JIT facilities thru the problem-solving methodologies and the quality tools to fix the supplier quality issues.
• Coach and develop the supplier under your responsibility & support them in the execution of problem solving to improve supplier performance

Advantages of working at Lear in the functional group:

Interaction with internal and external teams at all levels of the organization

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years' minimum experience in the automotive industry (minimum 2 years of experience in quality is a must or 2 years managing advanced quality activities)
• AIAG tools MSA, SPC etc.
• APQP execution
• Demonstrated expertise in problem solving in-depth knowledge of 8D, 5Why's, it is /Is it not, etc.
• Understanding of Lean improvement methods - Standardized work, 5S, etc.,
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated expertise in problem solving (8D's, 5Why's, Ishikawa, Is/Is not...)
• Communication Skills

Bonus If You Have:

• Knowledge of IATF16949 quality management system and quality control techniques.
• IATF 16949 Audit exposure / Support
• Knowledge of VDA 6.3
• Possess application knowledge of FMEA, SPC, TQM, etc. methodology

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.