Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description
RGBSI, is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to our clients and employees. We are proud to be the primary partner to top companies in the automotive, aerospace & defense, IT, media & entertainment, sports, energy, and finance industries. As a result of our clients' continued growth, we are looking for energetic, personable professionals to partner with these leading US companies.
Job Description:

• The Supplier Quality Engineer evaluates both internal and external products for compliance with company quality standards; works with Plant 3 on an ongoing basis to make quality improvements; and communicates with Engineering and Purchasing on product issues.
• Additionally, this position is responsible for development of Control Plans, Inspection Plans, and Audit Plans for our internal Plant 3 product and externally supplied components.
• This individual will perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues found. Suggest product improvements through RFI submittal to Engineering with supporting documentation.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Engineering to address daily issues that arise on the manufacturing floor.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through a diplomatic approach.

Essential Functions:

• Develops positive relationships and effective lines of communication with both internal and external suppliers.
• Maintaining detailed reports of Supplier Quality, including (but not limited to) defect rates and areas that result in flaws.
• Collaborates to all Plant 3 & Engineering group to continuously improve performance of key system components (increase life cycle, reduce scrap, improve repair processes) by implementing process controls and developing quality assurance plans.
• Manage quality metrics by gathering accurate and appropriate data.
• Providing technical advice and guidance to suppliers to reduce defect rate and improve process effectiveness/efficiency. Supplier development.
• Initiates and follows up Corrective Actions (CAR's) or 8D's in partnership with suppliers to ensure complete and effective root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of engineering prints product application for the purpose of mentoring suppliers to achieve quality objectives.
• Will work directly with Metrology Lab on measuring and PPAP inspections. Will assist in Design and Development of gaging and testing as identified on Print Specs and Standards.
• Travel between responsible suppliers will be required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must have a high level of interest in mechanical design, metal fabrication, and machine shop operation.
• Experience in structured root cause and corrective action methodology is a plus.
• Energetic study and understanding of ISO 9001:20008 and IATF16949:2015 will be required.
• Energetic study and understanding of GD&T ASME Y14.5 2009 will be required.
• Knowledge of Advanced Quality Product Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Proven ability to resolve complex and usually unique manufacturing process problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely organized, accurate and possesses a strong attention to detail.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve and analyze problems.
• Desire to work independently and own every part of the Quality area and work with a cross-functional team.
• Must be able to work in a variety of environments including extreme cold and heat. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. regularly.
• Must be an active listener with exceptional time management skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience equal to 10 years in Quality, Engineering, Fabrication, or manufacturing in a mobility vehicle manufacturing environment will also be considered.
• Must demonstrate statistical analysis and quality assurance skills.
• Experience with manufacturing, production, and engineering principles.
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings (blueprints) and schematics.
• Must have a working knowledge of vehicles, lowered-floor conversion packages, lift products, and inspections.
• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills and the ability to work closely with other departments.
• Individual must have a working knowledge with the proper use of Epicor (E10), inspection equipment (tapes, calipers, micrometers, etc.), scan tools, hand tools, power tools, and multimeters.

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, Short Term Disability, AD&D and Tuition Reimbursement, etc. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success we want to talk to you. Please visit www.rgbsi.com to learn more.
RGBSI is a Multi-National Corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, Mexico, and India.