Supplier Quality Engineer

Job description

thyssenkrupp AG (TK) is a leading global diversified technology and materials group based in Essen, Germany. It has 160,000 employees in nearly 80 countries working with passion and expertise to develop technologies, products and services for sustainable progress. Their skills and commitment are the basis for our success. In fiscal year 2013/2014, the Group generated sales of €41 billion (approximately $51.7 billion).

Globally, the company comprises seven business areas (BA): Steel Europe, Steel Americas, Materials Services, Elevator Technologies, Components Technologies, Plant Technologies and Marine Systems, which serve clients across the automotive, aerospace, industrial and chemical sectors.

In North America, thyssenkrupp companies offer a range of products and services, including: high-performance alloys, automotive components, elevators, escalators and moving walks, material trading, handling and logistics, plant construction and industrial services. In fiscal year 2013/2014, thyssenkrupp companies in North America employed approximately 20,500 people and generated sales of €9 billion (approximately $11.4 billion) in Canada, the United States and Mexico.

In 2011, thyssenkrupp adopted a regional organizational structure to streamline decision-making and take advantage of synergies as well as accelerate new product and service development in the region. As a result, the Group established a new North American headquarters, thyssenkrupp North America, Inc. (TKNA), based in Chicago, Illinois. TKNA provides integrated strategic direction and services for all thyssenkrupp companies in Canada, the United States and Mexico and helps identify new markets and opportunities for growth in the region.

Supplier Quality Engineer
thyssenkrupp Presta North America LLC,
Location Terre Haute, {region10529}

thyssenkrupp Presta North America is a global leader in automotive components technology and the leading steering systems supplier for the automotive industry. thyssenkrupp Presta North America provides the industry with high-quality manual and electric steering columns, rack and pinion steering gears, and electric power assisted steering gears. thyssenkrupp Presta North America is part of the thyssenkrupp Presta AG group, headquartered in Eschen, Liechtenstein. In 2003, our manufacturing facility was established in the South Industrial Park of Terre Haute, Indiana. Beginning with just one assembly line, a handful of employees and 58,000 square feet, the company has grown to over 450 employees and 224,000 square feet. In addition, we have an office on northeast side of Indianapolis where the Procurement and Supplier Development Department, Business Development and Product Engineering are now located. We have a third location in Troy, Michigan which houses our Sales Engineering, Logistics Distribution Center for USA, and Customer Resident Engineering.

Job Description

Supplier quality engineering, supplier relocation management, planning, development, coordination, monitoring, and support of supplier quality in accordance with ISO 16949, TKT-Presta Group, and customer specific requirements with the expectations of reducing quality costs attributed to poor supplier quality, and total customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

·  Function as customer and Presta representative to suppliers.
·  Provide technical assistance to suppliers.
·  Schedule and partake supplier visits review and disposition supplier discrepant material, concession requests, and corrective actions.
·  Facilitate problem solving activities with supplier, responsible for supplier complaint management.
·  Tracks all supplier complaint related costs and conducts chargeback activities.
·  Facilitate mistake proofing and continuous improvement activities at suppliers.
·  Compile, analyze, report and react to supplier performance indicators.
·  Compile, analyze, report and react to costs of poor supplier quality.
·  Conduct quality based training at / with suppliers.
·  Support of Program Quality, Serial Production Quality, and Quality Systems.
·  May be Internal Complaint Responsible.
·  Performs general housekeeping and 5S activities in work area/s
·  Stops the line in case of non-conformity.
·  Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
·  Responsible for Launch Change Management process regarding to supplier location changes, where engineering changes are not involved Schedules Launch Change Management meetings, follow up on actions assigned, reports to management deviations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises sort personnel or other temporary or contract quality personnel as required for sort.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. ISO/TS 16949, Cost of Quality, 6-Sigma, 8-D Analysis, Q-DAS, APQP, PSO, PPAP, Control Plan, FMEA, SAP, Applicable Operating System Software, and Specific Customer Requirements. Organizational and communication skills. Punctual, reliable, self-directed, and willing to travel, certified process auditor.

Education and/or Experience:

·  4-Year Bachelor's Degree from college or university preferred
·  Experience in Quality Field preferred
·  Experience in Supplier Quality preferred

Computer and Technology Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of SAP Integrated Business software SAP – QM module. Use of Microsoft Office Suites software and Microsoft Explorer browser in a windows operating system. Use of Lotus Notes and AS – Stat.

About thyssenkrupp
At thyssenkrupp we have more than 155,000 employees in nearly 80 countries and annual sales of €43 billion. We are active in automotive engineering, logistics, plant technology, steel production, elevator manufacturing and much more. We work in large and small businesses all around the world – but we always work together. We have over 200 years of experience in industry and the latest cutting-edge technology. We have a position that‘s right for you, that piques your interest, and that puts your skills to the test.

About thyssenkrupp Presta North America LLC

thyssenkrupp Presta North America is a global leader in automotive components technology and the leading steering systems supplier for the automotive industry. thyssenkrupp Presta North America provides the industry with high-quality manual and electric steering columns, rack and pinion steering gears, and electric power assisted steering gears. thyssenkrupp Presta North America is part of the thyssenkrupp Presta AG group, headquartered in Eschen, Liechtenstein. In 2003, our manufacturing facility was established in the South Industrial Park of Terre Haute, Indiana. Beginning with just one assembly line, a handful of employees and 58,000 square feet, the company has grown to over 450 employees and 224,000 square feet. In addition, we have an office on northeast side of Indianapolis where the Procurement and Supplier Development Department, Business Development and Product Engineering are now located. We have a third location in Troy, Michigan which houses our Sales Engineering, Logistics Distribution Center for USA, and Customer Resident Engineering.

Job Description

Supplier quality engineering, supplier relocation management, planning, development, coordination, monitoring, and support of supplier quality in accordance with ISO 16949, TKT-Presta Group, and customer specific requirements with the expectations of reducing quality costs attributed to poor supplier quality, and total customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

·  Function as customer and Presta representative to suppliers.
·  Provide technical assistance to suppliers.
·  Schedule and partake supplier visits review and disposition supplier discrepant material, concession requests, and corrective actions.
·  Facilitate problem solving activities with supplier, responsible for supplier complaint management.
·  Tracks all supplier complaint related costs and conducts chargeback activities.
·  Facilitate mistake proofing and continuous improvement activities at suppliers.
·  Compile, analyze, report and react to supplier performance indicators.
·  Compile, analyze, report and react to costs of poor supplier quality.
·  Conduct quality based training at / with suppliers.
·  Support of Program Quality, Serial Production Quality, and Quality Systems.
·  May be Internal Complaint Responsible.
·  Performs general housekeeping and 5S activities in work area/s
·  Stops the line in case of non-conformity.
·  Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
·  Responsible for Launch Change Management process regarding to supplier location changes, where engineering changes are not involved Schedules Launch Change Management meetings, follow up on actions assigned, reports to management deviations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises sort personnel or other temporary or contract quality personnel as required for sort.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. ISO/TS 16949, Cost of Quality, 6-Sigma, 8-D Analysis, Q-DAS, APQP, PSO, PPAP, Control Plan, FMEA, SAP, Applicable Operating System Software, and Specific Customer Requirements. Organizational and communication skills. Punctual, reliable, self-directed, and willing to travel, certified process auditor.

Education and/or Experience:

·  4-Year Bachelor's Degree from college or university preferred
·  Experience in Quality Field preferred
·  Experience in Supplier Quality preferred

Computer and Technology Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of SAP Integrated Business software SAP – QM module. Use of Microsoft Office Suites software and Microsoft Explorer browser in a windows operating system. Use of Lotus Notes and AS – Stat.

Legal Text

thyssenkrupp Presta North America LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.

Legal Text

thyssenkrupp Presta North America LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.