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Staff Engineer, Vitreous Supplier Quality Expert

2 months ago

Kohler, Wisconsin, United States KOHLER Full time
Job Overview

As a Staff Engineer, Vitreous Supplier Quality, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality of purchased products and raw materials for the Vitreous category. This position requires a strong technical background in mechanical engineering and experience in leading and coordinating new product development (NPD) and continuous product development (CPD) projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Vitreous Products/Raw Material NPD & Supplier Quality activities to meet business expectations from quality approval & Deliverable standpoint.
  • Conduct 8D, CAPA analysis for Raw Material, Product specific issues reported from Plant & Market.
  • Lead the cross-functional Print & Process Review process for purchased products for local market product including organizing attendees, defining timelines, understanding of key characteristics and GD&T callouts, expected process control and recording of decisions and agreements.
  • Coordinate with suppliers & expert feedback to remove potential technical roadblocks.
  • Establish and implement consistent supplier selection and assessment processes, including input into the Qualified Supplier List.
  • Conduct quality assessments of potential suppliers, drive recordable improvements based on results and assist Procurement in determining appropriate suppliers to quote for purchased products.
  • Support the CPD activities within the VPE (Vitreous, Plastics & Electronics).
  • Ensure compliance to Global SQR system, Project recording & Dashboard creation for VA/VE projects.
  • Conduct PPAP's for local market purchased products/drawings changes including process flow, PFMEA, MSA, capability studies, dimensional conformance, AAR, performance testing and documented control plans in accordance with the Product Policy requirements.
  • Utilize existing data (warranty & shop floor) to assist in the risk assessment.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for supplier development in quality systems, products, and processes.
Requirements
  • BS or MS Technical Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ Hands-On Experience of Leading & Coordinating NPD, CPD Projects in a Global MNC in Supplier Quality Assurance & Supplier Development Profile
  • Localization /Alternate sourcing and VA/VE
  • Designing, implementing and monitoring of the quality management system to ensure sustainable product /component development end to end quality
  • Experience in defining, monitoring and improve KPI`s at supplier (PPM & NC reduction)
  • Working experience of PPAP, Process Qualification & Six Sigma DMAIC tools
  • Well versed with measuring instruments like CMM, Hight gauge, VMM etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive solid engineering solutions to complex problems through RCA
  • In-depth knowledge of Raw Material manufacturing processes of Vitreous Products like toilets, lavs, bathtub, etc. is an added advantage
  • Demonstrate expertise in applying Quality Tools, Six Sigma Methodologies to Manufacturing processes
  • Customer complaint handling experience needed with thorough understanding of metrices like UFR &CCU (Include 8D as deemed needed)
  • Field return parts /products analysis
  • Understand Product drawings and inferences of various symbols
  • Individuals must be a team player and able to communicate at all levels within the business
  • Flexibility on Traveling – Extensive travelling for SQA related activities
  • Good Planning and Organizing Skills, to Ensure effective Project Management
  • Quick Decision Making
About Kohler

Kohler is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of kitchen and bath products, engines, and power generation systems. We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.