Supplier Quality Engineer
3 days ago
Warren
Job Description Core Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM (flexible) Majority of the support is regular business hours Early morning and late evening availability will be required Hybrid - 3 days a week in office, Tues-Thurs M&F WFH days The Role: As a GM Energy Quality Engineering Lead , your core responsibility is the execution of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process. This typically includes review of program progress to milestones and identifying/mitigating risks to GM and our customers. You will also assure supplier understanding of, and compliance to, APQP processes such as Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Quality plans (Control Plans, FMEA), and Run at Rate verification. Taking a proactive approach is critical to your success as a GME SQE Lead. Reviewing manufacturing processes and quality systems to identify risks and prevent issues protects GME and our customers. We work to build our suppliers’ performance through technical support, continuous improvement activities, and assistance in identifying opportunities during launch, ongoing production, and implementation of changes. You will develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to GME standards while verifying their suppliers’ quality and manufacturing processes identify, and protect our customers, when those requirements are not met. Your ability to quickly collaborate with the cross-functional teams to facilitate, or lead, root cause analysis and corrective actions determination when issues arise are pivotal for this role. Great SQEs look to tackle problems quickly. You will also verify on-site implementation of their supplier’s corrective actions and the appropriate read-across of the learnings. What You’ll Do (Responsibilities): • Execute APQP process with those Suppliers assigned to meet or exceed program work., • Execute Program Reviews to program achievements and escalate issues appropriately., • Ensure supply base adheres to GME standards and quality and manufacturing processes are enabled to identify out of standards conditions while preventing them to move to the next process or manufacturing site. The current GME supply base is in Asia and the need for evening hour support will be needed on a limited basis., • React to out of standard conditions and work cross functionally to resolve known issues in a timely manner., • Travel up to 50% to Supplier Manufacturing sites to ensure robust quality plans are in place. (Suppliers are currently located in Asia: Taiwan, China and Thailand), • Performs other related duties as assigned, which includes public charging support., • Able to escalate across functions and achieves results. Manages suppliers - engaging senior leaders when needed with suppliers to leverage positive results. Yours Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): • Bachelor’s Degree with a technical focus (Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, etc.)., • Minimum 5 years in Quality or Engineering including experience with products or processes applicable to automotive production or EV chargers/adapters., • Must have experience in circuit board manufacturing or other electrical components, • Proficient in print reading and interpretation, part measurement, gage design and function., • Comprehension of geometric design and tolerance (GD&T)., • Comprehension of manufacturing and assembly plant processes, procedures, tooling, equipment, and facilities., • Comprehension of probability, statistical quality control and design of experiments., • Ability to investigate quality problems and to apply sound technical judgment to develop potential solutions., • Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed, • Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment, • Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability, and trust, • Ability to work effectively from remote locations (suppliers, various GM facilities, home, etc.), • Ability to travel up to 40-50% to Supplier Manufacturing sites to ensure robust quality plans are in place. (Suppliers are currently located in Asia: Taiwan, China and Thailand) Remote Type: This role is categorized as hybrid or remote. Hybrid means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. Travel Requirements (If applicable): The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) including International travel - mostly Asia (Taiwan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.) Education: • Associate degree minimum required, • Bachelor’s degree preferred if experience is less than 5 years, • Candidates with 10+ years of experience may be considered without a bachelor’s degree, • Automotive background, and quality industry background, • PPAP Process and APQP Process – part of auto launches and standards, • Sense of urgency is number one focus and adaptability, how quickly can they learn Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws. Branex Group offers the following benefits: • Medical Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision insurance, • Paid time off, • 401(k) This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.\r\n\r\nBranex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.\r\n\r\n\r\nBranex Group offers the following benefits:\r\n- Medical Insurance\r\n- Dental Insurance\r\n- Vision insurance\r\n- Paid time off\r\n- 401(k)\r\n\r\n This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.