Supplier Quality Engineer II

Supplier Quality Engineer IIOur client, an Automotive company, is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer II for their Redford, MI/ Hybrid location.Responsibilities:Work with the supplier to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented.Manage timely resolution of supplier technical issues to ensure uninterrupted supply to production.Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability of consistently meeting customer existing or new requirements.Documents activities related to investigation, disposition, and resolution to quality complaints.Conduct supplier audits to confirm product conformity, or drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.Monitor, communicate and improve key supplier quality KPI's, including DPPM, Quality Complaints, and capacity to support OTS (On Time Ship) compliance.Lead or support effort to establish specific short / long-term supplier quality goals.Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply.Interface and support cross functional business units on topics relating to supplier quality.Oversee containment actions at the supplier to mitigate the impact of quality issues to Client.Deal with supplier related issues8d 5y reviews – corrective action – supplier implementation – supplier development50% meetings and phone calls – internally and externally with suppliers combined – team meetings50% - documentation review - 8d 5y reviews – corrective action – supplier implementation – supplier development – closing supplier complaints -Manage & resolve supplier quality issues on purchased componentsRequirements:Project management experienceStatistical process control experienceFamiliarity with Engine, Axle, and Transmission componentsExperience with various manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, injection molding, stamping, & forging.Experience working with global suppliers and managing quality across different regions and cultures.Bachelor's degree in engineering or related – mechanical engineer electrical process engineer chemical engineering1-3 year of related experienceDemonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to present complex technical topics during meetings with suppliers and Client management.Knowledge of GD&T and MSA. – Machining processes backgroundAbility to understand metallurgical requirements and interpret reports.Strong problem-solving skills and a solution-focused mindset.Understanding of quality problem solving tools such as 8D, 5-why, fishbone, etc.A customer-focused mindset with the ability to understand and address customer needs and expectations related to supplier quality topics.Knowledge of a foreign languageWhy Should You Apply?Health BenefitsReferral ProgramExcellent growth and advancement opportunities