What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer position at Danfoss LLC?
Job Description
Now is a great time to join the Danfoss Team in Ames, IA! We are seeking an experienced Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer to pro-actively ensure supplier and internal conformance at launch of sourcing projects through the use of advanced quality planning tools. This ASQE role will provide front end support for business case preparation, and this role will focus on our Americas Region foundry supply base and have extensive knowledge of this commodity. This role will be responsible for solid, fact-based feasibility study from suppliers, and preparation of supplier for successful PPAP submission, approval and product launching (series production).
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Assessment of supplier ability to produce components according to Danfoss requirements.
- Evaluation of correctness / completeness of technical documentation and / or specifications.
- Verification of corrective actions agreed with supplier required for project start.
- Fact based feedback to Sourcing Project Manager - permission to start (or stop) project : (specifications clear, supplier ready, resources available, etc.)
- Leading PMR (Pre-manufacturing review) meetings. template distribution, pre-work data collection, Pre-Manufacturing Review (PMR) meeting facilitation, documenting identified actions and dates.
- Verification of corrective actions agreed with supplier during PMR required for successful project implementation.
- PPAP worksheet creation and support, potential of being at the supplier for the on-site PPAP run off, follow up and correction of identified gaps.
- Full responsibility for problem solving related to quality issues which occur in first 6 months from project implementation via Safe Launch program and continue development throughout the lifecycle of the product.
- Ensure supplier has the capability, capacity, understanding, and has closed all risk gaps to be fully ready for successful launch.
- Manage APQP with selected high-risk suppliers / parts.
- Ensure all aspects of the PPAP requirements from Danfoss are clearly defined, are understood by the supplier, the supplier completes all documents thoroughly, and the PPAP submission meets all Danfoss expectations.
Background & Skills
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Job Criteria
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
