Supplier Quality Engineer

3 weeks ago


Plymouth, United States CFMOTO Powersports Inc Full time

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) works collaboratively with Supply Chain (Sourcing and Planning) to develop, support and execute highly strategic projects and initiatives that align with quality and supply chain strategic objectives. This individual plays a key role in building long-lasting relationships with suppliers to enhance business growth.


Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with the purchasing team to ensure target inventory levels are maintained.
  • Coordinates with suppliers to confirm accurate delivery schedules and costs.
  • Helps generate and execute cycle stock and safety stock plans; monitors inventory levels and tracks stock movements to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
  • Establishes and cultivates a wide range of business relationships both internal and external to facilitate completion of assignments and takes the initiative to collaborate and work closely with Sourcing, Quality, Product Engineering, Logistics, and others to reach the best business decisions for supply chain management.
  • Analyzes logistics data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
  • Coordinates shipments and deliveries, ensuring on-time arrivals and compliance with regulations.
  • Resolves any issues or discrepancies related to orders, deliveries, or inventory levels.
  • Communicates regularly with internal stakeholders / suppliers to provide updates on supply chain activities and address any concerns; maintain communication of status via performance dashboards.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of supply chain strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Creates requirements plan and long-term supply plan for assigned product(s) and location(s) as input for the integrated business planning cycle.
  • Works to transition planning activities to ERP system (Net Suite) and eliminates legacy system tools to ensure company readiness for long term business plans.
  • Plans purchase orders and places orders to ensure on-time delivery for all PG&A purchased finished goods and subcontracting.
  • Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
  • Effectively communicates all pertinent schedules and deadlines to warehouse / business leadership.
  • Performs Forecasting to supply base and ensure supplier capacity meets / exceeds customer demand.
  • Helps develop strategic plans to balance inventory / customer expectations for all purchasing categories; Prepare plans and alternative strategies to meet program timelines.
  • Develops supplier performance metrics, manages the supplier development process, creates yearly targets and formulates plans to achieve those targets. The SQE is a key enabler to ensure the company meets its quality and delivery targets.
  • Coordinates and communicates across multiple internal departments to problem solve and manage complex manufacturing and planning issues.
  • Applies diversified technical knowledge of manufacturing, quality, and engineering along with a strong business acumen and ability to influence others.
  • Provides process leadership and demonstrated abilities among peers within supplier development to engage team with the most effective tools and methodologies.


Key Performance Indicators:

  • Successful onboarding of new suppliers
  • Holistic supplier performance improvement (Quality, Delivery, Lead Time)
  • Improved QMS audit scores for assigned categories
  • Successful new product introductions
  • Process leadership
  • Sustaining Engineering performance metrics (quality / delivery / costs)


Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience is required
  • 3 years’ specific to supplier quality / development preferred
  • Experience in manufacturing environment is preferred
  • ASQ Quality Engineering (CQE); Manager of Quality Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE); or Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) certification preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Advanced knowledge in quality systems, methods and practices; ISO 9001, APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA and PPAP
  • Advanced problem solving and analytical ability
  • Balance between strategic thinking / planning skills as well as decisiveness / achieving results
  • Solid communication / interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams
  • Ability to interact with suppliers with a high level of engagement, courage and superior interpersonal communication skills as well as situational adaptability
  • Experience and knowledge of the role of Supply Chain and Project Management
  • Self-Starter with the ability to drive improvement, meet timelines and objectives
  • Strong influential leadership


Working Conditions (if applicable):

  • Up to 25% travel may be required, including international



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