Hino Motors Manufacturing is an OEM that assembles trucks in West Virginia, automotive components in Arkansas, and operates a parts distribution center in California.

We are currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for our Mineral Wells, WV location. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating with suppliers, verifying quality standards, supplier audits, ensuring standards compliance, and performing root cause analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop processes to ensure the incoming parts inspection process is prevention oriented to assure defects are identified and communicated promptly to avoid delays and/or downtime in the production process
Report quality concerns to assigned suppliers in a timely manner
Review external supplier attribute chart of defects and associated Pareto analysis
Partner with the Assistant Manager, Quality Control to develop an effective system to critique supplier performance of adequate root cause analysis and ensure proposed permanent countermeasures are applied in accordance with SQAM requirements
Responsible for supplier development activity with assigned suppliers
Perform dimensional analysis to confirm parts meet print requirements
Develop special inspections and checks to prevent the delivery of defective parts to the assembly team
Manage containment activities when defective product is identified
Conduct onsite supplier audits

Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent combination of experience, education, and certification.
Minimum of 2 – 3 years of experience in an engineering related field preferably in a quality control capacity

Required Skills:

APQP, PPAP, PFMEA – SQAM experience preferred
Lean Manufacturing
Lean Six Sigma and other problem-solving methodologies
Geometric/Dimensional Tolerance (GD&T)
Microsoft Office Programs - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to design custom reports as necessary
Adeptness to be tactful, flexible and work well under pressure
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Travel Requirements: Travel up to 20% is required

Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. (HMMUSA) requires all new hires to successfully pass a post offer-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning employment.

All new hires must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.A. within their first 3 days of employment. HMMUSA uses E-Verify.

Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. (HMMUSA) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HMMUSA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.