Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description Job Description Ensure that suppliers deliver failure-free products to our plant and avoid re-occurrences of failures. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Follow-up and problem solving of supplier claims; responsible person to close 8D reports from suppliers and input in SAP/QM system Initiation and follow-up on sorting activities concerning supplied parts that do not meet specification Debit supplier-caused costs to supplier System and process audits at suppliers to avoid reoccurrence of failures and as a tool for preventive Quality Management, including Process Audits, Requalification Audits, and VDA Audits Update incoming inspection plans Facilitate the consequent execution of error prevention, continuous improvement, and problem solving through utilization of corporate tools, including Problem Management Process, Top Quality Reporting, warranty and field reviews Supplier Quality Performance tracking Perform process capability studies on an ongoing basis to validate special characteristics at incoming Perform new supplier validation and monthly supplier evaluation to ensure effective corrective actions, failure prevention, and continuous improvement Review supplier part documentation (PPAP) and deviation tracking Validate, document, and publish lessons learned from positive and negative experiences; consolidate those lessons into Plant Standards and communicate these to the North American and Global Lessons-Learned Committees Key Figures Not applicable Scope of Authority Authority to stop the production line in case of risk that product does not meet specification Authority to implement containment actions in order to prevent shipping NOK material to customer Organizational Interfaces Including Related Tasks Supplier Quality Engineer is a cross-functional position that interfaces with all plant functions, including senior management. This position also requires interaction with Central Quality & Purchasing and Quality functions in other locations. Formal Education / Course of Study Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional Experience Five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. \nCompany Description Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States. Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws. Branex Group offers the following benefits: - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision insurance - Paid time off - 401(k) This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Company Description Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.\r\n\r\nBranex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.\r\n\r\n\r\nBranex Group offers the following benefits:\r\n- Medical Insurance\r\n- Dental Insurance\r\n- Vision insurance\r\n- Paid time off\r\n- 401(k)\r\n\r\n This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.