Supplier Quality Engineer, Electrical, Environmental Solutions Group
Dover Corporation
- Fort Payne, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Drive timely resolution and cost recovery efforts related to sub-standard quality purchased components and/or sub-assemblies.
- Lead efforts to initiate and finalize root cause analysis and corrective actions (i.e., 8Ds, 5Ys, A3s, etc.) with Heil's supply base when issues occur in the plant or field.
- Conduct supplier audits ensuring appropriate process and QA controls are in place to allow for dock to line defect free product while ensuring OTD performance.
- Compile and analyze product warranty data. Use data to drive focused product quality improvement activities with suppliers.
- Actively participate with Engineering design teams in new product release and or product improvement activities.
- Establish and maintain APQP process that links Heil's internal developmental activities with those of the supply chain.
- Work with suppliers to develop and approve PPAPs for new parts.
- Use knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean techniques to train suppliers to drive process improvement throughout their plants and the whole supply chain.
- Develop process to align subcontractors with Heil's realization processes.
- Prepares and issues all necessary reports and/or correspondence. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, and Minitab (14B or higher), or QI Macros.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Travel for this position is between 30%-50%.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar with ability to read blueprints or equivalent experience.
- 5 years’ work experience in manufacturing engineering, design engineering, purchasing and/or materials, or closely related field.
- Root cause analysis experience. Green belt / Black belt preferred.
- Hydraulic systems and troubleshooting experience
- DC Power Systems and Electrical Circuit troubleshooting experience.
- Hydraulic systems and troubleshooting experience
- Candidate should have strong analytical and technical abilities.
- Formal Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma experience and ASQC or CQE certification preferred.
- Strong leadership and control of work processes from beginning to end is necessary. The job demands fast, but carefully thought-out results.
- Must be able to handle multiple wide range tasks.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with senior internal and external customers as well as end-users of related products and services.
- The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams as well as lead team projects.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects at once and to complete quality work in a timely manner.
- Skillful in communicating difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal and team-building skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to work with computer-based information and systems, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Travel for this position is between 30%-50%.