Supplier Quality Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Foster City, CA.

Responsibilities:
* Works with Engineering and Strategic Sourcing managers to select appropriate suppliers with the right manufacturing knowhow by conducting detailed Supplier process assessments/audits and further provides feedback to management on final selection
* Works with suppliers on all technical design elements of the drawing; Conducts CAD model and print reviews with suppliers to access design for manufacturability, and further collaborates in investigating/developing new manufacturing techniques (if necessary) to meet the design requirements
* Leads the Supplier Industrialization Roadmap (SIR) thereby conducting product and process development activities, capability assessment at the supplier manufacturing site
* Identifies supplier Capex production equipment, tooling and fixturing requirements in line with the project implementation timelines and further drives all qualification activities to verify and validate tooling and fixturing
* Responsible for managing and continuously improving the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process with suppliers from initial design stage through PPAP submission and all the way through SOP (start of production)
* Leads RCCA analysis with suppliers & vehicle mfg., track corrective action, provides support with immediate containment, short term and long term permanent corrective actions and further ensures that supplier process documentation is updated with the changes to mfg process
* Responsible for analyzing and reporting the incoming supplier part quality metrics for the assigned supply base, which includes First Article Inspection reports, Cp/Cpk analysis, Pareto, Statistical Process Control, and Process Capability Studies
* Drive continuous improvement throughout the supply base using quality and lean manufacturing tools
* Up to 40 % domestic/international travel required, occasionally on short notice

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent engineering degree
* Certifications such as CQE from ASQ, Six Sigma Green Belt, certified Quality Systems Auditor highly preferred
* Minimum 6 years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing, in the automotive, aviation, or medical device industries or a combination of both Supplier Quality and Internal Plant quality development
* Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) - Experience creating and improving quality systems
* Experience using problem-solving techniques such as Six-Sigma, 8-Discipline, Pareto Charts, Regression Analysis, ANOVA, DOE, Fish Bone Analysis, Red-X
* Experience with core process control tools such as Process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEAs, Process Control Plans, SPC, MSA, Process Capability
* Experience with manufacturing processes such as - Injection Molding, stamping, electromechanical assemblies
* Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Tooling and Fixture Verification and validation and final buyoff at supplier
* Working knowledge of Quality and Automotive systems such as ISO 9000 and IATF 16949
* Solid knowledge of conducting Supplier assessments, APQP and PPAP, product launch and vendor ramp experience
* Fully literate in Microsoft computer applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Experience working with Google Workspace preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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