Lead supplier quality management, problem solving (8D) and corrective actions. Support incoming inspections, supplier development, process capability/SPC, PPAP, audits, cross-functional NPD support, and customer quality interactions.
Description
VPG is a global leader in precision measurement and sensing technologies. We design and manufacture high-performance products that support critical applications in the industrial, medical, aerospace, and automotive sectors.
We are seeking a highly motivated Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Quality Team on a full-time basis:
Major Responsibilities:
- Responsible to develop Supplier Quality Management.(ISO-9001 / IATF 16949)
- Responsible for Problem Solving & Corrective Actions.
- Support incoming material quality inspections and containment activities when required.
- Responsible Supplier Development
- Drive continuous improvement projects with suppliers.
- Support process capability improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical guidance to suppliers regarding quality expectations and process controls.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and Operations teams.
- Participate in new product development and supplier selection activities.
- Support customer audits and quality system certifications.
- Supplier PPM Reduction & Supplier Audit Compliance
- Established the OEM models Process documents (PPAP) & Conduct Process capability study (SPC) for special characteristics.
Essential Competencies:
- CMM handling & Program Knowledge
- 8D Knowledge
- People Handling
- Failure analysis capability
- Customer handling
- Audit Knowledge
- Machining Process Knowledge
- ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949 certified internal auditor.
- IPC certification
- Expertise in soldering
Technical Competencies:
- APQP
- DFMEA & PFMEA
- SPC
- MSA
- 7QC Tools
- Control plan
- PPAP
- Inspection technics.
- Academic/Professional Education: B.E / B. Tech Mech & Electrical & Electronics with 8+ years of experience in NPD, In-process and Customer Quality from EMS industry
- Relevant Experience: 8+ years of experience in Handling SQA, NPD QA & Customer complaints Analysis.
Good to have Competencies:
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- QCC & DOE
- IATF 16949 Certified Internal Auditor
- Tooling Knowledge
- Poka Yoke Knowledge
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