Engineer III, Supplier Quality Dev.

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Arbeitgeber: Voith GmbH

Jobdatum: 18. Dezember 2022

Einstiegsart: Direkteinstieg

Einsatzort: York, Pennsylvania, USA; Nord-Amerika


Stellenbeschreibung - Engineer III, Supplier Quality Dev.

connecticum Job 1594644

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About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has more than 20,000 employees, sales of € 4.3 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.


Voith Turbo is hiring for:


Engineer III, Supplier Quality Dev.
York, PA

Summary

Supplier Quality Development Engineer Position is responsible for Qualification and continuous development of suppliers to ensure and improve the quality performance, delivery performance (in-time delivery and quantity) and optimization of external value-added costs.

Responsibilities

Primary duties


Amount of time approx. %

  • Planning and implementation of new supplier approvals (Assessments/Audits) with understandability of supplier manufacturability on complex parts/components.
  • Prepare comprehensive audit reports, Identify risks and implement action plans & process optimization to improve supplier performance ensuring supply of quality products
  • Initiation and follow-up of correction measures from audits and reclamations (8D-Reports) to ensure the supplier processes.
  • Technical assessment /plausibility check of manufacturability analyses as well as evaluation of purchased part-FMEA / APQP and influence on the assessment factors
  • Supervision of quality planning (APQP) for new products/processes with mentoring the start-up of production of prototypes up to the initial sampling at the supplier.
  • Qualification of suppliers to make first sample tests. In specific cases acceptance of initial sample tests/first sample releases at supplier on-site.
  • Implementation and supervision of preventive quality assurance actions at suppliers (FMEA, Control plan, PPAP, VN3205/ VN3206).
  • Identify and follow-up optimization potentials in technologies, processes and reduction of scrap to achieve the SOTIF, ppm-rate, Q-costs and savings.
  • Key Technical support for Material Group Managers and Design/Engineering for all purchasing-related QM-topics.

10%

20%

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5%

15%

10%

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20%

5%

Additional duties

  • Lead Quality aspects of localizing Voith Turbo Products in North America by performing the following activities: Collaborating with Engineering, Product Management, Quality Assurance to ensure that all product requirements meet or exceed the expectations providing overall responsibility to analyze engineering specifications, design changes and other data to plan supplier component manufacturing activities from conceptual stage through Serial production.
  • Development and qualification of suppliers regarding Automotive/ IRIS-Standard (Mobility) and/or Industry standards ASME, API, Norsok, country-specific regulations and standards.
  • Promotion of operational excellence and Best Practice applications at suppliers.
  • Support for Cost Break-Down projects to optimize the value added chain.
  • Negotiation and conclusion of Performance Agreements (ppm/ SOTIF/stocks/Leadtime) and support of negotiation of Quality Assurance Agreements.
  • Support QA / SQA regarding operative quality problems (escalation/sustainable follow-up on site).
  • Support of operative areas / incoming goods quality assurance with application of suitable QM methods.
  • Implementation of process analyses and documentation of processes at suppliers.
  • Application of Q-Management and its methods (DGQ training, QM auditor) and standards such as ISO/TS 22163, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VDA.
  • The tasks will be performed by product groups and the respective technologies.

Decision-making powers

  • Supplier release/block in the context of assessment results and process audits regarding process-and quality-relevant criteria prior to placement of order and for series manufacturing.
  • Independent decisions with regard to the field of duties within the defined Voith-guidelines. (e.g. Compliance, Signature guidelines, Working instructions, process descriptions).


Typical difficulties

Frequently faced with conflicts of interests, because of simultaneous demands for high quality, low costs and short-term dead-lines.

High flexibility because of business trips of short notice

Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent combined education and experience, 5-7 years working experience in Heavy Industry, Automotive, Rail business or equivalent industry
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent body of knowledge
  • Practical Knowledge of Industry specific quality registration (ISO9001:2015 & IATF16949)
  • Practical Knowledge of APQP, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), ISO, structured problem solving (8D, DMAIC, Six Sigma, KT, etc.), and auditing
  • Working knowledge of one or more of the following material categories: Fabrication, Machining, Castings & Forgings, Bearings, Gears
  • Technical background or experience with strong mechanical aptitude including Solid understanding and ability to read technical specifications, drawings and production schedules
  • Strong skills in project management, statistics, and problem analysis / resolution
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to thoroughly analyze, interpret data / information to make sound informed decisions
  • This position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently troubleshoot as well as develop alternative solutions to problems.
  • Ability to apply statistical methods to improve business processes
  • Excellent collaboration skills required. Able to effectively interface at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team and a positive communication style.
  • Strong Knowledge of ERP systems (Navision / SAP preferred) and Proficient on Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, complex formulas).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the key actions of job.

Talking Frequently

Hearing Frequently

Sitting Frequently

Standing Frequently

Walking Frequently

Bending Frequently

Climbing Yes

Reaching Occasionally

Prolonged Overhead Work N/A

Pushing/Pulling N/A

Kneeling/Squatting Frequently

Lifting Occasionally up to 25 lbs

Carrying Occasionally up to 25 lbs

Balancing N/A

Rotation/Twisting Occasionally

Keyboard Use Frequently

Using vibration tools/equipment N/A

Noise level occasionally up to 100 dBA

Travel 40% of the time

* This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.


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Stellenangebot:

Engineer III, Supplier Quality Dev.

Jobkennzeichen:
Connecticum Job 1594644
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Wirtschaftswissenschaften: BWL, Rechtswissenschaften, allg. Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Ingenieurwissenschaften: Allg. Ingenieurwissenschaften
Naturwissenschaften: Statistik
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