Job Description

Job purpose

• The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for overall TGNA Traded Products Supply Chain Quality which includes assessing, monitoring, training/support and overall development of our Traded Product Suppliers and supports Quality Systems and activities for Traded Products.

Duties and responsibilities

• Work with TGNA Sourcing to select potential suppliers then conduct the assessment and approval process based on ISO 9001:2015/IATF 16949:2016 requirements.

• Conduct periodic site process and system audits to confirm adherence to Quality expectations.

• Assist with developing the Supplier Scorecard System for Traded Products critical Suppliers.

• Assist with the development of the Supplier Certification System for Traded Products.

• Work with Purchasing to develop and maintain the Approved Supplier List.

• Train/assist Suppliers to effectively execute Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) using Root Cause Analysis and 8-D Problem Solving Methods.

• Assist N.A. & International Program Management with APQP activities.

• Train/assist Suppliers in the effective use of Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Control Plans for Problem Prevention. This involves all AIAG quality tools.

• Assist Suppliers with IMDS and other environmental documents as needed.

• Travel to Suppliers and Customers when required including potential international destinations.

• Work as a liaison between Traded Product Suppliers and Customers.

• Assistance with Quality System development and its maintenance for Traded Products.

• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of quality experience with some supplier quality preferred.

• 3 years of automotive, quality or manufacturing preferred.

• Understanding of the use of Basic Quality Tools for continuous improvement such as Fishbone Diagrams, Control Charts, Histograms, and Pareto Charts. 

• Strong Mathematical skills including the use of basic statistics.

• Efficient in the use of GSuite, spreadsheets, and project planning software.

• Knowledge of quality assurance standards as outlined in ISO 9001/IATF (TS) 16949 and other designated quality systems. Auditing to those is a plus.

• Proficient in the use of Flow Charts, FMEA, Control Plans and other AIAG Quality Tools.

• Knowledge and use of metrology (measurement) tools and equipment.

• Good blueprint reading skills.

• Must have excellent written and communication skills.

Working conditions

• Machine shop environment

• Moderate travel

Physical requirements

• Standing, bending, reaching, possible repetitive motion