Plant Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

1 week ago


Louisville, Kentucky, United States FORVIA Full time

About Faurecia

Faurecia products and systems are in one out of three vehicles on the road today, including vehicles manufactured by the biggest and most well-known automotive brands in every region of the world.

Our comprehensive offer for SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY includes zero-emission hydrogen solutions, ultra-low emissions solutions, systems for advanced driver assistance and products made with a range of optimized and sustainable materials.

With our COCKPIT OF THE FUTURE, we create value for brands and connected experiences for consumers with our expertise in seating, interiors, lighting, body electronics, sensors, actuators and other display technologies and cockpit electronics.

But Faurecia is also so much more than a top-7 global automotive and technology leader. We inspire safer, more comfortable, more personalized and more sustainable mobility. We create advanced solutions to accelerate the transition towards CO2 neutrality.

We believe people matter. We work on challenges that matter. If you join us, you'll take a journey that matters.

We're hiring a Plant Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Our Interior Systems Division is looking for a Plant Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer for its manufacturing facility in Louisville, KY, to drive the application of the quality assurance from the supply chain to meet customer requirements and actively encourages continuous improvement of supplier sites performance, procedures and processes.

You'll work on challenges that matter

This job will require you to:

  • Responsible for supplier quality concerns by managing complaints in due time with active participation from suppliers.
  • He/She will request adequate Problem-Solving techniques (e.g. 8D) and reports regularly in reporting tools until closure (e.g. QSS)
  • Consolidate required supplier quality performance indicators for the plant and communicate them to the Plant Quality Manager and Plant Buyer
  • Schedule incoming inspection when supplier or product is on probation period
  • Schedule random incoming inspection to confirm conformity of supplier shipment, based on current performance and the potential risk to the customer
  • Conduct product or process audit of suppliers side as needed
  • Review the process of new incoming goods or suppliers based on input from the Advanced Supplier Quality (ASQ) Engineer and the Program Quality Leader (PQL)
  • Notify formally suppliers of their self certification status in co-operation with the plant buyer, (e.g. containment, escalation) if applicable
  • Communicate status of nonconforming goods to PC&L for production scheduling purposes
  • Responsible to write incoming inspection instructions for all incoming goods
  • Communicate customers/ Faurecia applicable quality requirements to suppliers (statutory and regulatory requirements, special product and process characteristics)
  • Capitalizes on new knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards and adherence to:

o Faurecia Group Code of Ethics

o Faurecia Group Code of Management

o Faurecia Group Environmental Policy

o Faurecia Group Quality Policy

  • All other duties as assigned by the company

Authorities:

  • Review and approve Production Part Approval Process (PPAP/PSW) for existing Bought[1]Out Parts (BOP) subject to any engineering change during serial life
  • Issue and manage the chargebacks in QSS and confirm credit with plant controller
  • Review and approve corrective action from suppliers for nonconforming product (8D)
  • Has the authority to quarantine incoming nonconforming goods in the inventory or being used on production line. Issue and monitor Quality Claims to suppliers (QSS)
  • Manage and monitor the quarantine area and the system application (SAP)
  • Authorizes temporary quality wall implementation or third-party sorting in order to protect the customer (internal/external)
  • Request correcting supplied product in case of product requirement is not met (fit, form, function)
  • Reporting to upper management/leadership on supplied product issues.
  • Escalation must be reported immediately to Plant Quality Manager upon observance of S&R non-compliance
  • Has the authorization to approve purchases with corporate credit card

The ideal candidate

To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

  • Presentation skills, both verbal and written
  • Proficient level of English
  • Able to collect, analyze, and present facts and data (MS Office, Minitab, etc.)
  • Master problem-solving techniques to prevent issue reoccurrence
  • Customer oriented
  • Positive critical thinking behavior
  • Understand the group functional organization
  • Proven Automotive industry quality experience and understanding of supply chain

Education / Experience:

  • Minimum education level: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management or technician with equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
  • Minimum 3 years related experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive industry preferred)
  • Experience with various Quality system methodologies: 8D, 3 Legs and 5 Why ́s, LEAN manufacturing, Pareto analysis and statistical studies
  • Certified in Automotive requirements (ISO 9001/ IATF 16949, VDA, etc.) preferred
  • Certified in all AIAG/VDA Core Tools (PPAP, MSA, FMEA, APQP, SPC) preferred
  • Experienced with OEM customer specific requirements / standards

Leadership Competencies:

  • Cultivates Innovation
  • Manage Ambiguity
  • Manage Complexity
  • Customer Focus
  • Drives Results
  • Optimizes Work Processes
  • Learning Agility
  • Political Savvy
  • Demonstrates Self-Awareness
  • Collaborates with Others
  • Instills Trust

We believe people matter

Faurecia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Join us, and take a journey that matters



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