Specialist - Engine QC (Supplier Quality)

Position Summary:

Control and monitor supplier quality parts and systems to drive continuous improvement in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions:

• Implement the quality activities for assigned suppliers.
• Perform the planned activities for part approval and improvement effectively and efficiently.
• Monitor vendors to supply high quality parts to production lines continuously.
• Review and interpret statistical information and reports in order to draw conclusions regarding current production efficiency and quality.
• Develop testing and inspection methods for assigned suppliers and parts.
• Claim defective parts from suppliers and request improvements.
• Serve as liaison between suppliers and various HMMA departments.
• Write detailed reports on quality issues.
• Communicate effectively at various levels within the organizations.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or equivalent preferred

Related Experience:

• 0 – 10 years job related experience preferred.
• Automotive quality experience desired.
• Quality casting experience

Training / Certification:

Skills / Knowledge:

• MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint
• SAP desired
• Fundamental understanding of gasoline engine theory and function preferred

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.