Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Danville, Illinois, United Statesthyssenkrupp Dynamic Components Danville LLC


Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Management
Remote work:Not possible
Job field:Quality Management
Salary:
$85000 - $100000 / Year
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2024/10/01
Job number:US_RS_07658
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https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en/job/Senior-Supplier-Quality-Engineer-Danville?id=912093

Your responsibilities

Summary

As a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer, you will help to develop suppliers and collaborate on building the best solutions to resolve quality related issues in their Quality System and/or Manufacturing Processes during the development and serial production phase. Additionally, this position requires frequent travel to suppliers in the USMCA regions. This position requires a strong commitment to safety.

Area of Focus:

The Supplier Quality Engineer has progressive levels, Supplier Quality Engineer and Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer. At the Sr. level, employees have additional responsibilities:

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer:

  • Provides support for the Dynamic Components group, for all the commodities in America.
  • Supports serial production and product quality activities as needed.
  • Interprets and teaches quality assurance philosophy to supplier personnel.
  • Facilitate and monitor supplier trip reports and technical meeting minutes.
  • Dual Reporting: Plant Quality Manager and the worldwide Head of Supplier Quality Management.
  • Conduct Process Readiness Audit at supply base.
  • Supplier Quality representative on project teams supporting with the following responsibilities: interface between project team and SQM Commodity, tracking of component status, perform and support supplier, APQP, PPAP, IMDS, changes notices, and other supplier quality related activities.
  • Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing supplier data and making recommendations to management team and in purchasing conferences.

Your profile

Key Deliverables:

The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer serves as an engaged and trusted source in the organization. Success in this role is measured by Supplier complaints, internal deviations due to supplier issues, and quantity of red, yellow, or green suppliers. Key deliverables to ensure success are listed below:

  • Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
  • Has authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, identify and place suspect products on quality hold, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant.
  • Responsible for issuing Supplier complaints and managing the complete process until validation.
  • Support technical meetings, APQP kick off and follow up meetings for the commodity.
  • Supplier Quality representative on project teams supporting with the following responsibilities: interface between project team and SQM Commodity, tracking of component
  • Perform and support supplier; APQP, PPAP, IMDS, changes notices, and other supplier quality related activities.
  • Facilitate supplier generated change and deviation requests.
  • Promote process improvement and support innovation of supplied components and how they interact with internal processes.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of industry standards.
  • Availability to travel domestically and internationally to the supplier base, conducting audits and validation of actions.
  • Responsible for supervising Supplier sorting activities inside Dynamic Components plant(s).

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Language: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedures; effectively speak in public and present information and respond to questions from all levels of personnel throughout the organization and external groups. Ability to speak German and/or Spanish is a plus.
  • Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office. ERP/MRP experience preferred.
  • Travel: Occasional travel, up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree with 5-7 years’ experience preferred. Experience in an automotive production facility. Ability to read and interpret drawings. In-depth knowledge of quality-tools especially FMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, 8D, knowledge of measuring and test equipment. Knowledge of IATF 16949, QS 9001, VDA volumes and customer specific requirements. Basic knowledge of heat treat and manufacturing process.

Your benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Supplier Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
  • 401(K) Plan with 5% Company match!
  • Annual Bonus Eligibility

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Notices:

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Important to us

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

We value diversity

thyssenKrupp Dynamic Components is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us at recruitingaccomodation@thyssenkrupp.com

Company

The business unit thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the leading automotive suppliers and development partners for highly complex drivetrain technologies. Around 3,500 employees produce 27 million drivetrain components a year at ten locations in Germany, Liechtenstein, Hungary, China, USA, Brazil and Mexico. The product range mainly comprises assembled camshafts, valve train systems and rotor shafts for high-end combustion, hybrid and electric engines. Further products for battery electric vehicles are already at an advanced stage of development. With our manufacturing and automation expertise, we make a significant contribution to reducing emissions for sustainable mobility.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

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