Our client is a very well established international manufacturer of large metal automotive components. They have an immediate need for an experienced supplier quality engineer with the following background.

Summary/Objective

Maintaining and improving the Quality System, production processes and overall product quality in the

company and at suppliers.

Essential Functions

1. Implementation of quality planning (APQP and initial sampling)

2. Supplier coordination- PPAP approval, conduct audits, issue reclamations, issue charge backs, etc.

3. Examination of laboratory and measurement reports and initiation of appropriate measures

4. Preparation, supervision, and closure of customer audits

5. Implementation and monitoring of countermeasures

6. Read and interpret engineering drawing, standards, and specifications

7. Create the required inspection documents for auditors

8. Oversee customer and supplier visits

9. Participation in and managing of quality and customer projects

10. Implementation of internal audits

11. Engineering change implementation and monitoring

12. Tool, process, and gauge buy offs

13. PPAP submission to customers

14. Participation in FMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and other process documentation

Competencies

1. English language skills (written and spoken)

2. German language skills (written and spoken) preferred but not required

3. Spanish language skills (written and spoken) preferred but not required

Job DescriptionPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work

50 Hours minimum

Travel

Domestic and International occasional travel.

Required Education and Experience

1. 2 years minimum Automotive Industry experience

2. 2 years minimum Quality related Field

3. GD & T experience

4. Auditing experience

5. Must be proficient in MS Office

6. CATIA/CAD or similar experience required