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SQ QMFD New Launch Lead – Lead Engineer
Artech LLC
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Staff / Principal
1 week ago
1 week ago
Location: Monroe, GA
Type: Direct Hire
Responsibilities of the SQ QMFD New Launch Lead – Lead Engineer:
- Engage in the implementation and maintenance of Supplier Quality Management Systems for the region and collaborate with regional and global sites to achieve successful program launches and quality sustainability activities.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and work with suppliers to implement best practices.
- Conduct supplier process audits to ensure quality standards compliance, verify the process, and identify improvement areas.
- Ensure new launch activities comply with Global Quality Operations Systems (“GQOS”) related to supplier quality, OEM requirements, AIAG/VDA, and core tools.
- Conduct supplier qualification audits for the region, supplier development and training, and Supplier Quality Management standardization to achieve global and CSR requirements.
- Train and develop site Supplier Quality Management Team, including team on control and new technology from supplied parts.
- Support supplier APQP and PPAP achievement.
- Collaborate with U.S. regional QMFD group, the Site Supplier Quality Management team, and Global Quality Groups to ensure the implementation and achievement of GQOS.
- Promote and manage supplier APQP activities to achieve production preparation activities for suppliers, realize early resolution of all issues, and ensure flawless launch in mass production.
- Support supplier selection process, including technology-related design review activities to confirm the supplier RFQ process.
- Support supplier onboarding training programs on quality standards and company’s continuous improvement methodologies.
- Collaborate with internal teams to integrate supplier quality improvements into production processes. Prepare and present reports on supplier quality performance and improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supplier audits, performance metrics, and corrective actions per GQOS.
- Ensure all documentation complies with company policies, CSRs, and regulatory requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering or related field and 60 months of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Engineer II or Senior SQA Engineer in the automotive components manufacturing industry.
- Experience must include root cause analysis and 8D problem solving. Demonstrable knowledge of supplier quality management systems and standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, CQI, CSR) required.
- Employment contingent upon drug screen and background check. Telecommuting permitted up to 3 days per week within normal commuting distance of assigned office location. Up to 50% domestic and international travel may be required.
SQ QMFD New Launch Lead – Lead Engineer · Artech LLC