SL Tennessee · 2 days ago
Supplier Quality Engineer Assistant Manager
Clinton, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
5+ years expSL Tennessee is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer Assistant Manager to develop and maintain quality methodologies and systems to meet customer needs. The role involves supporting quality engineering tasks throughout the program lifecycle, leading root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement activities.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains quality methodologies, systems, and practices to meet the Customer’s needs
Support quality engineering tasks throughout the life cycle of programs, including; product design reviews, develop inspection and test plans, determine customer approval needs, support scrap and rework reduction efforts, and customer corrective action requests
Analyze failures and initiate corrective actions
Act as Liaison with Customers
Lead root cause analysis activities for production and warranty failures
Participate in risk reduction activities including warranty related issues
Lead continuous improvement activities
Develop / Support APQP activities (Line Readiness, Poke-Yoke Development, Rabbit development, Document development / Validation preparation)
Develop and implement quality control methodologies to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and guidelines
Lead defect reduction activities
Compile and submit PPAP / ISIR packages as required by Customer
Participate in the review of Standard Work and all affiliated document (Including component related documents)
6S Initiatives
Production Floor Support
Break Point and ECO Coordination / Support (ECR submission, PPAP, PTR, 4M Change, BOM to drawing verification)
Manage RMA Process
PFMEA and Control Plan development and upkeep
Mentors and help in development of Quality Engineers
Other duties as directed by Quality Manager
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
2+ year experience in a quality related background
Bachelors degree in a technical field related to Quality / Engineering
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
Thorough knowledge of Quality systems and procedures
Must work well in a team environment and/or independently
Thorough knowledge of APQP and Customer PPAP requirements
Ability to lead and direct Quality initiatives
Extensive knowledge of electro-mechanical assemblies
Strong problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail to identify and address quality issues effectively
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
SL Tennessee
SL Tennessee is an automotive company that offers manufacturing operations and product development services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jonathan Dye, SHRM-CP
HR Business Partner
Wanda Richardson SHRM-CP
HR Business Partner
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