Supplier Quality Engineer

At Aisin North Carolina (ANC), the phrase "We Touch the Future" isn't just a slogan. Our commitment to the future extends not only to our products, but also to our team members, the community and the environment.

 ANC is a $1.1billion Tier 1 automotive manufacturer of transmissions and components. ANC's corporate office and primary assembly, machining, and logistic facility (1 million sq. ft.) is located in Durham and Creedmore, NC and home to more than 1500 Team Members dedicated to a bright future so close you can touch it. At ANC, we understand that our future is driven by the work we do today.

 Job Summary:

The Supplier Quality Engineer will support and investigate supplied parts related quality problems and manufacturing difficulties. They will also provide statistical information as well as accurate reporting to promote quality improvement activities.

The successful candidate can expect to travel to visit domestic and international direct material suppliers a minimum of 20% of each year.

What we Provide to you:

• Competitive salary for the industry and region
• 401(k) Matching plan
• Subsidized Medical Insurance Options, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• PTO
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Health Spending Account
• Opportunity for strong career advancement in a stable company and industry

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Contain and control issues relating to supplied parts quality on the manufacturing floor
• Visit direct material suppliers to assist in problem-solving activities with a focus on understanding true root cause, reoccurrence prevention, and clear/direct reporting on the findings and improvement activities
• Perform compliance and system effectiveness audits (with other departments) at suppliers to insure adherence to company policies, procedures and customer requirements.
• Organize and present data to management for decision making.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendations.
• Work in a team environment centered on structured problem-solving processes.
• Identify and resolve problems, make process improvements, and respond to internal and external customer inquiries regarding supplied parts quality issues in such a manner to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in technical discussions with suppliers, internal and external customers.
• Contribute to the Supplier Quality team by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Educate associates and supplier members in both theory and application of quality tools such as statistics, inspection methods, problem solving, process analysis, and improvement.
• Audit production processes at early trial stages and monitor parts quality from initial trial through project mass production.

Accountabilities:

1. Implement kaizens to improve quality metrics and to promote the continuous improvements of the manufacturing process
2. Utilize quality tools to implement Corrective Actions to avoid the reoccurrence of quality issues
3. Work with Engineering and Manufacturing in implementing customer requirements, quality standards, process requirements and measurable.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

1. Successful completion of a Bachelors of Science in Engineering or related field
2. 3 years of experience in a Quality Assurance or engineering role, experience with a focus on supplied parts quality and a minimum of 2 years in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred
3. Demonstrated ability to create and teach manufacturing processes, theories, and procedures
4. Knowledge and experience with parts measurement required
5. Process experience with IATF and ISO auditing preferred
6. Understand PFMEA, Statistical probability, and root cause analysis with a comfort level in reporting to senior leaders
7. Demonstrated problem solving to resolution experience in an engineering role
8. Knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures
9. Possess very strong communication skills with the ability to successfully connect with non-technical individuals
10. Excellent computer skills working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; database management skills ideal