Supplier Quality Engineer

3 weeks ago

Fort Valley, United States Blue Bird Corporation Full time

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position has primary responsibility for both Supplier Development and Management initiatives. The Supplier Development focus includes, but is not limited to, supplier evaluations/audits, project management, supplier development plans for "at risk" suppliers and approval of PPAP for new and revised parts. The Supplier Management focus ensures resolution of Part quality concern resolution, Approval of RCA & CAR submissions, verifying correct, revised and new parts to the engineering specification, and Change Management. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for using metrology to confirm Fit Form and Function on PPAP parts. This position will utilize the relevant databases to ensure Supplier metrics are met and to create reports including supplier quality reviews and support department initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Manage projects released into the system, ensuring timely information receipt and completion of project tasks and steps
  • Confirm PPAP submission including accuracy of Quality information, approval of PPAPs for Projects, and support Pilot production builds
  • Conduct and support new and existing supplier audits and on-boarding, including data preparation and report documents
  • Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate non- conformances where needed
  • Review Supplier metric data and generate reports for project management, supplier development, risk mitigation and supplier reviews
  • Create Supplier Development plans (data driven) for New and Existing Suppliers, as needed to ensure Project and Quality goals are realized
  • Communicate engineering and manufacturing specifications with clarity to supplier technical teams
  • Decision maker, monitoring supplier rejects and projects daily and leading action plans for quick resolution including due dates are not met
  • Utilize escalation process as needed for items which do not meet Supplier Quality criteria, response timing or Project timing deadlines
  • Use metrology tools to confirm parts to engineering specification
  • Lead inter-departmental meetings for root cause analysis for a part concern with applicable
  • Supplier Management including daily concern resolution and analysis of defect trends
  • Monitor, Communicate and Improve key supply chain KPI's, including PPM, RMA and CAR response timing
  • Drive "Zero" defect mentality within the supply base
  • Create 5W-2H reports for Supplier part failures identified in house to submission to supplier requesting corrective action for non-conformances
  • Support containment activity
  • Review Supplier corrective action reports (CAR) for root cause definition and adequate application of corrective actions
  • Manage and record supplier deviations and PPCNs, issuing TCRs as needed
  • Support department/company activities and issue purchase requests as needed
  • Support departmental ISO compliance and documentation of process changes and/or improvements
  • Must be a team player and maintain 5 S within the assigned work area

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Computer literate, competency in Microsoft office (Word/Excel/ PowerPoint/Access) preferred
  • Strong organizational, communication and project management skills with ability to interact with various internal departments
  • Ability to work independently and self-motivated
  • Familiar with vehicle function and technical knowledge of component parts and processes preferred
  • Basic problem-solving skills, proficient in using metrology equipment (CMM preferred)
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changes in priority

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field required
  • 3 years required, 5-10 years preferred or more of related experience in Quality within a Manufacturing environment (Transportation/Automotive industry preferred)
  • Knowledge of various quality system methodologies 8D, 5-Why, Lean, Pareto Analysis, 6-Sigma, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, ISO etc. preferred

WORK CONDITIONS:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

  • Office environment with occasional periods in manufacturing environment, especially during product testing, launch, or when problem solving
  • Frequent computer and telephone use
  • Frequent communication with people throughout the day either in formal meetings or informally
  • Travel: 0-10%

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

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Work Experience
3 years: Related experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment

Education
Required: Bachelors

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