Reactive Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Lead a group of automotive suppliers to provide quality powertrain components in sufficient capacity.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Automotive)
Builds
Powertrain components for Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Detroit engines, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Powertrain supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production ML models (Incorrect mapping in thought, correcting to: physical/clinical work -> production ML models is wrong. Correcting:
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work. The role involves managing supplier quality for physical components. The label options are fixed. The closest fit for 'physical/clinical work' is actually 'physical/clinical work' in the list? No, the list is: production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work. This role is about physical components. 'physical/clinical work' is the only one fitting physical goods, though it's a weird label. Let's re-read the instruction: 'Deliverable: <one of: ...>'. I must pick one. 'physical/clinical work' is the only one that isn't software/data. I will use 'physical/clinical work' as it represents physical goods manufacturing context in this constrained list, or perhaps 'product features' if we consider the components as features. However, 'physical/clinical work' is often used for manufacturing in these schemas. Let's stick to the literal list. Actually, looking at the list again: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. This is a very specific set. A Supplier Quality Engineer ensures the quality of physical parts. 'physical/clinical work' is the best fit among the limited options for non-digital physical goods.
Required skills
Supplier performance management, corrective action implementation, supplier audit execution, quality complaint investigation, root cause analysis (8D, 5-why, fishbone), KPI monitoring (DPPM, OTS), GD&T and MSA knowledge, metallurgical report interpretation, problem solving, cross-functional interface.
Preferred skills
Project management, statistical process control, engine/axle/transmission component familiarity, machining/casting/molding/forging processes, global supplier management, foreign language.
Technologies
8D, 5-why, fishbone, GD&T, MSA
Responsibilities
Manage timely resolution of supplier technical issues, conduct supplier audits, monitor supplier quality KPIs, lead supplier performance improvement projects, document quality complaint investigations, oversee containment actions, interface with cross-functional business units.
Seniority
Mid-level (1-3 years experience), hands-on IC
