Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Senior Supplier Quality EngineerAstemo Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join its team in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. This position, under limited direction, will perform complex quality assurance assignments requiring diversified knowledge of engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance to cost effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives. This role will also proactively seek and implement initiatives to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction.Responsibilities:Ensure contract compliance by reviewing and approving quality requirements for supplier purchase orders, manufacturing, and other related servicesCollaborate with representatives from various functional groups assigned to the product or program, including but not limited to design engineering, purchasing, production, manufacturing engineering, and inspection staffCollaborate with teams of engineers and product specialists to ensure customer and division quality requirements are met for supplier partReview design, manufacturing, and testing documentation from suppliersFacilitates planning and development of quality control systems for supplied components, specified products or processesSupport the develops of quality metrics, design and production certification plans for programs changes to ensure compliance with contractual, Company and regulatory requirementsSupport and develops quality criteria to support supplier selection activitiesCounsel suppliers and customers, recommending changes as appropriate to improve quality and optimize their operationsLeads various reviews/Kaizens to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designsDevelops and selects methods for analysis, testing and audit to ensure supplier controlsAssists in development of new standards repairs for non-conformances purchased componentsDevelop and implements corrective action plans for supplied partsPerforms benchmarking and other forms of advanced analysis to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved by purchased componentsEvaluate new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their usePlan, assemble and present to senior management and customers, data to support supplied component activitiesCounsel management in resolving complex problems requiring in-depth knowledge of technical aspects of quality assuranceRequirements:More than 3 years of experience in manufacturing or manufacturing support the environmentMore than 3 years of experience do you have with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes and implementing corrective actionsMore than 3 years of experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specificationsKnowledge for Quality Systems (PPAP/IPPAAR part approval, CAPA corrective/preventive actions)Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), print interpretationEducation: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistryExperience: 5 – 10 years of experience in Quality position or engineeringSupervisory Responsibilities: N/AWorking conditions:Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasional overtime will be required.Travel: Some domestic and international travel may be required up to 20%.Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to View email address on click.appcast.io when applying for the position.