About this role
Job title: Engineer II - Supplier Quality
About the Role The Supplier Quality Engineer at ZF Newton, NC drives supplier quality initiatives to ensure parts and processes meet IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements. You’ll partner with plant personnel, purchasing and engineering teams to resolve supplier issues and drive containment, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
- Interface with plant personnel to resolve chronic or major supplier issues and verify that suppliers understand process/product requirements.
- Manage quality control projects related to supplier quality issues within the plant to assure suspect supplier parts are contained from production.
- Review engineering specifications and drawings to assure suppliers meet their requirements.
- Monitor suppliers' corrective action plans and track supplier ppm's.
- Assist purchasing and engineering to resolve Supplier Review and Acceptance issues.
- Review and approve supplier PPAP's.
- Ensure that supplier quality issues are resolved using appropriate problem-solving methodologies.
- Report on the status of 8Ds and ensure proper containment actions are taken.
- Drive/lead internal resources and plant personnel to drive and track effective measurement of supplier ppm.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma with 2-4+ years of related experience; a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of SAP.
- Lead Auditor experience for IATF 16949.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with AIAG PPAP requirements and submission processes.
Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience in automotive manufacturing is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities