Regional Supplier Quality Engineer (Sqe) (R) (Hybrid)

About AESC

AESC is a world-leading battery technology company headquartered in Japan and committed to research, development, design, manufacture and sales of high-power batteries for EVs and energy storage batteries. AESC has 4,000 employees and 10 production plants in Japan, the U.S., the U.K., China and France. For the past 12 years, Envision AESC has produced high-performance, extended range batteries for more than six-hundred and fifty thousand electric vehicles in 44 countries, achieving a record of “zero critical battery malfunction.” In June 2021, Envision AESC was again named on the “Global Tier 1 Battery Companies” list by Benchmark, a leading U.K.-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organization.

AESC invests heavily in next-generation technology to drive innovation and works with its strategic partners to continually push the boundaries of performance, safety and efficiency. Its teams work with strategic partners to continuously improve the company’s global leadership in product development, quality, and sustainable processes. Find out more at envision-aesc.com/us.

We are currently seeking candidates to fill aSupplier Quality Engineer role to support our regional US plants.

Job Summary

• Helps to standardize and grow both the regional and global Supplier Quality organizations
• Reviews PPAPs from suppliers in conjunction with a cross-functional, inter-departmental team
• Prepares and submits supplier scorecards while coordinating thorough action plans for poor performers
• Provides corrective actions (CA) as it relates to supplier 8Ds and Parts Inspection Requests (PIRs)
• Aids in the development and standardization of a global Supplier Quality Manual
• Provides valuable insight to the Quality Assurance department and the company as a whole
• Contributor to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth

Job Functions

The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position

• Leads Process/Product/QMS audits, capacity analysis, and capability assessments on suppliers
• Works with suppliers to continuously improve performance, controls, and compliance as it relates to IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3. Recommends technical advice and guidance to suppliers to improve Supplier Quality

• Addresses Supplier Quality concerns and ensures countermeasures are made in a timely manner
• Cooperates with operations departments regarding investigations and resolutions of chronic or severe Supplier Quality problems and implements actions to eliminate further occurrences
• Identifies and leads potential improvements to department processes, systems, and tracking processes to achieve departmental KPIs
• Conducts job functions with minimal guidance and follow-up

Minimum Qualifications

Job Knowledge and Skill:

• Chemical, metallurgical, or plastic molding production knowledge
• Maintains a good working report with Purchasing and Production departments to prepare suppliers for upcoming production needs

• Experience with APQP Process and PPAPs

• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards
• Automotive OEM or Tier 1 Supplier experience a plus

• Must have good understanding of root cause analysis (RCA), problem solving techniques, and process control management for quality and throughput issue resolution

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; report writing skills, presentation abilities, and motivational skills
• IATF16949, VDA 6.3, or ASQ Certified Quality Auditor

Experience: Three or more years of comprehensive professional experience in a similar function

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution

Computer Skills: Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Inventor

Benefits

• Working in a great team environment
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match plus annual retirement contribution
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid).
• Tuition reimbursement

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Travel
Substantial overnight domestic/international travel during project phase of development

For more information, visit us.aesc-group.com

All of us at AESC – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products. It is our policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.