Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer driving the energy transformation

Lincoln, Nebraska, US

Driving the energy transformation is critical to reducing climate change. To limit climate risks, it is necessary to reduce the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere.

Our Supplier Quality Engineer's play an important role in driving that transformation.

Hexagon Agility, a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions, is driving the energy transformation in the transport sector. Our technology enables hard to decarbonize segments – such as trucks and buses – to move from diesel to cleaner fuel alternatives.

We are looking for an ambitious and driven colleague that wants to work closely with our Quality team.

To learn more about Hexagon Agility, please visit our website at www.hexagonagility.com

Job Summary:

Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that supplying companies’ systems, processes and capabilities can provide products and services that meet the design intent and performance expectations of Hexagon Agility. This includes initial supply chain company verification.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interface with supply chain teams to prioritize development needs of existing supply base to improve quality, cost competitiveness, and/or supply constraints
• Review and assess supplier processes through supplier site visits and supplier self-audits to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Identify improvement projects and manage cross-functional implementation utilizing Lean/6σ methodologies, supplier scorecards and audits
• Track suppliers’ key performance indicators, based on their scorecards and rankings, to facilitate and develop the supply base’s ability to consistently meet or exceed defined expectations
• Develop positive relationships and work closely with sourcing leaders and cross-functional teams to help suppliers implement and track new product introductions and design changes
• Deliver results as measured by key performance metrics, such as incoming quality, field defect rate, supplier engagement/effectiveness, and corrective & preventative action closure
• Maintain documentation and reports related to supplier performance
• Communicates supplier performance internally and externally via Supplier Scorecard Program to foster collaboration and continuous improvement
• Manages supplier root cause analysis and corrective actions to ensure robust solutions.
• Ensures improvements at supplier sites in response to corrective or preventative action requests are effective and sustainable
• Coordinate and participate in supplier meetings, internally and externally, related to performance management, new opportunities, product development, cost reductions, forecasting, etc.
• Support selection process through robust qualification to ensure suppliers can meet product, cost, quality, capacity and fulfillment expectations
• Other Duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and/or program management
• Experience in developing and implementing vendor qualification
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality management and business systems
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), SPC, CAPA, DOE, GR&R, GD&T, Capability Studies
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to Lead and influence cross functional teams
• Good negotiation skills with the ability to be persuasive, assertive, tenacious, and confident
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced atmosphere
• Computer Skills: ERP, MS Word, MS Excel, email

Credentials and Experience

• Five years of quality management, engineering, purchasing or production experience preferred
• Quality Management System and/or process auditing preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a commensurate combination of education & experience

Other Skills/Abilities or Special Requirements

• Supplier Quality experience in an automotive manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Knowledge of appropriate Supplier negotiation, bidding, and pricing tactics and practices preferred
• ERP/MRP experience preferred
• Technical aptitude preferred
• Travel approximately up to 50% of the time within the US and internationally

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Hexagon Agility is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and ensures that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.