Supplier Quality Engineer- Auburn Hills

We are looking for a motivated engineer to interface with our suppliers and team members on our Supplier Quality Team. The candidate should have process and implementation experience in manufacturing. This position has the opportunity for 30-60% annual travel. Travel will be mainly within the US and Canada and will average around 2 days a week. The selected candidate should also expect to spend time in our Saginaw facility as needed. As the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing & approving supplier quality plans, functioning as a liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers, conducting in-depth product and process reviews, determining cause of supplier quality issues, and improving quality performance of suppliers.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant engineering or quality experience
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Proficient in print reading, interpretation, and part measurement
• Knowledge of geometric design and tolerance and gage design tolerance preferred
• Knowledge of statistical quality control and design of experiments
• Minitab proficiency preferred
• Demonstrated ability to optimize processes and materials by identifying potential defects before tools are built
• Knowledge of industry supplier quality standards, policies and procedures preferred
• Demonstrated ability to investigate quality problems and apply sound technical judgment towards developing possible solutions preferred
• High level of interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and facilitate others in group situations and instruct others in new techniques
• High level of analytical ability to assess and identify appropriate alternative courses of action for definition and resolution of problems that are unique and diverse
• Ability and willingness to travel to Nexteer locations and supplier locations as required
• Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from supervisor
• Strong knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes
• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of manufacturing experience