Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality EngineerOur Arens Control site in Arlington Heights, IL is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to support their automotive product lines! As the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will own all quality activities related to our supply base. This will include assisting with supplier selection, supplier audits, support to design and manufacturing for new product development, and root cause analysis of component failures. In addition, you will assist with analysis of reports and production data. You will also provide recommendations on quality standards and procedures when necessary.Location: Arlington Heights, ILSalary Range: $ 83,800 - 110,000 per year plus bonusPlease note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Illinois. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.We Take Care of Our PeoplePaid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *Your Challenge:Demonstrate knowledge of AIAG quality core tools, with an emphasis on APQP/PPAPAbility to lead a cross functional team in RCA (root cause analysis). Experience with problem solving techniques such as 8D, Fishbone diagram, 5-whyExperience with engineering drawings & tolerance, standards & specificationsTechnical knowledge and hand-on experience using various measurements equipment (CMM, OGP, Comparator, Faro Arm etc) preferableAbility to manage multiple projects/activities; results-drivenGood communication and interpersonal skillsMeasure and monitor supplier performance including PPM levelsFunction as a lead auditor to evaluate high risk suppliers and drive corrective actions to improve underperformanceExperience using or navigating through an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.What You Bring:High School Diploma required. Engineering degree strongly preferred.ASQ CSSBB a plus2-3 years of applicable experience within Quality Engineering with exposure to electrical/electronic products.Experience within an IATF certified environment preferred. VDA experience a plus.Who We AreCurtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the legacy brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles. These include medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and motor coaches, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling, and other specialty vehicles, as well as sophisticated wheelchairs and scooters for medical mobility.Arens Controls products comprise state-of-the-art drivetrain components, such as 'by-wire' and mechanical transmission shifters, as well as electronic control systems for the Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV) market.The products are the legacy of the Arens Controls company founded in 1939 and acquired by Curtiss-Wright in 2013.