Supplier Quality Manager

Primary Purpose

The Supplier Quality Manager will be responsible for managing both the advanced and current supplier quality functions. The Supplier Quality Manager will support the supplier quality activities between our production facilities, Engineering and Global Sourcing teams. This role will work with suppliers to improve quality systems and performance and will execute problem resolution to determine root cause with the use of corrective action and 8D problem solving methods. Travel will be required between local facilities and global suppliers.

Major Responsibilities

Leads and manages supplier quality activities for new product introduction with suppliers, components and purchased finished goods, including effective project management, coordination and deployment of resources, and writing and delivering reports and assessments.

Supports SGS Global sourcing projects through supplier assessments, design reviews, identifying component critical characteristics and PPAP execution.

• Perform New Supplier Risk Assessments
• Perform Supplier Quality Audits
• Lead Supplier Quality Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Lead Safe Launch Plan (SLP)

Drives root cause analyses and problem-solving utilizing Generac Quality Management System processes, LEAN methodology, and statistical tools.

Leads and manages supplier quality issues and corrective actions to positive customer results.

Supports the facility Quality Managers with follow up to supplier corrective actions.

• Lead Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR)
• Lead Supplier Contained Shipping

Monitors, analyzes, reports, and effectively uses quality data to increase customer satisfaction and reduce risk.

Conducts improvement-focused internal and external quality system audits.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Work Experience
• 7 years experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role.
• 5 years experience working with PPAP procedures, APQP (Control Plan & PFMEA), PPAP and ISO.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the application and interpretation of manufacturing/quality metrics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes, metrology practices, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret 2D engineering drawings and GD&T features.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the implementation of lean principals and improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with teams to drive improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage shifting deadlines, changing priorities, multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and SAP business systems.
• Good presentation skills at all levels.
• Use of advanced problem-solving skills to resolve difficult issues.
• Knowledge of additional language(s) required based on region.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and statistical analysis software

Certification / License

• Certified Quality Engineer
• Certified Quality Auditor
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Work Experience

• Experience in a SQE role with an OEM company.
• Experience working with international companies and in matrix organizations.
• Product and process auditing experience.
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.