Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee the supplier base for KION North America. Strong interaction with the SQE’s in all regions to perform PPAP with the North American suppliers

We offer:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall Supplier Quality function for KION North America
• Supplier Audit und Supplier Approval
  • Interface with Procurement, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality Performance team to ensure all suppliers meet the requirement for KION NA.
• Purchasing part and process qualification & approval according to KION-PPAP
  • Responsible for process and purchased part qualification and approval at the supplier
  • Integration into projects for new component and trucks developments (quality requirements)
  • Planning of initial sample tests - Coordination of requirements and content with engineering and suppliers.
  • Carry out on-site inspections and approvals at suppliers as needed.
  • Co-ordinate assessment of the results & deviations.
  • Collection of documents, proofs and initial sample inspection reports from suppliers
  • Initiate the inbound inspection planning for series parts.
• Problem solving for purchase quality  
  • Work with suppliers to improve overall component quality through corrective and preventative action process.
  • Initiate qualifications programs at suppliers and trace degree of fulfillment
• Supplier evaluation
  • Ensure information is collected and tracked to be used for on-going supplier performance and KPI’s

Ensure Chargebacks are tracked and reported for Reclamation%

Tasks and Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of PPAP procedure and additional quality tools like APQP, FMEA and experienced in quality management systems ISO 9001 & TS 16949
• 5+ years of experience in supplier qualification programs and supplier process improvements (preferable Automotive industry)
• Technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical components.
• Strong communication and negotiating skills
• Special quality trainings (Poka Yoke, 8D, QFD preferable)
• Advance MS Office skills, specifically Excel and Power Point.

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering required.

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