What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Carson, CA) position at Singer Vehicle Design?
About Singer
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.
Qualifications:
Required Education/Experience
Preferred Education/Experience and/or Certifications
Skills/Abilities and Attributes
The starting salary range for this position is between $111,600 - 139,500 per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Benefits
Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Summary of Position
Under direct leadership, the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer works to achieve objectives that have been determined to have a significant impact on the business. This position coordinates all aspects of Supplier Quality Engineering which includes establishment of supplier quality metrics, processes, and procedures to strategically improve all aspects of supplier performance. The Supplier Quality Engineer shall use their experience and knowledge to determine the best methods of supplier assessment, qualification, and development to establish a reliable and consistent supplier base. A successful Supplier Quality Engineer must be a problem-solver, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, be data driven, have the personal drive and stamina to hold suppliers accountable develop a strategy for supplier continuous improvement and be able to inculcate the Singer Vehicle Design philosophy of, “Everything is Important” with the current and future state supplier base. Summary of Position
Essential Duties
- Leads and executes supplier qualification/certification, assessment, monitoring supplier quality performance of current and new suppliers
- Responsible for strategic development of existing and new suppliers
- Supports Quality Engineering to identify and resolve differences that may exist between Singer internal processes and those of the supply base
- Initiates and manages part-specific quality issue resolution through statistical process control and continuous improvement
- Performs escape management procedures, drives root cause analysis and problem solving (8D), and recommends corrective and preventive action for systemic process and product design problems for product provided by suppliers
- Proactively supports Singer’s Approved Supplier Program to ensure healthy continuous improvement and sustainability
- Uses statistical process control to analyze quality data, identify systemic issues (process and part), and develop supplier specific quality initiatives and strategies to address them with key proactive quality tools (e.g., PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, SPC, etc.) and drive their implementation
- Develops suppliers to be capable of meeting all of Singer’s requirements for work transfer and process change management including Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance
- Establishes incoming inspection process, procedures, and work instructions to support Singer’s design parts
- Performs supplier onsite and/or remote audits
- Travels in support of supplier issues
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in supplier quality engineering experience in the aerospace/automotive industry or equivalent operating environment
Preferred Education/Experience and/or Certifications
- Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering
- Relevant certifications
- Six Sigma/Lean certification
Skills/Abilities and Attributes
- Knowledge of quality problem-solving methods including but not limited to, fishbone diagrams, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, Lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma
- IATF 16949/ AS9100/ ISO 9001 Implementation and operating experience
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all business levels and functions of both internal Manufacturing and Supplier relations
- Detail-oriented, effectively handles multiple priorities, has a strong quality mindset, can meet tight deadlines, and enjoys working in a team environment
- Clear verbal, written, and presentation communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others in the English language
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite; excellent computer literacy
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Must be able and willing to travel domestically and internationally
- Must be able to work and stand on concrete for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to reach in and work safely in and around vehicles
- Must be able to work in a busy/fast-paced automotive shop environment
- Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms at computer keyboard for extended periods
- Must be able to work in a seated, standing, and/or walking position for extended periods
- Must be able to speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs., infrequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to travel 25% of the time to support supplier quality issues
- As required, must maintain a valid California Driver’s License with a good driving record and appropriate insurance limits and/or be insurable under the Singer’s company vehicle insurance policy
The starting salary range for this position is between $111,600 - 139,500 per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Benefits
Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.
Department: Supply Chain
This is a non-management position
This is a full-time position
Salary : $111,600 - $139,500
