Supplier Quality Engineer, Powertrain (Metals)

This Supplier Quality Engineer will perform quality assurance activities of purchased items within project phase with the objective of monitoring and guiding suppliers to define and establish processes that can deliver parts according to the agreed specifications on a consistent basis. You are responsible for the industrialization of products from sourcing phase through PPAP approval and will manage a portfolio of suppliers within the Powertrain segment. ResponsibilitiesPerform supplier auditing and quality assurance activities of purchased items within projects for Powertrain, with the objective of monitoring and guiding suppliers to define and establish processes that can deliver parts according to the agreed specifications.Be responsible for the industrialization of products from sourcing phase through PPAP approval, tracking and monitoring the entire APQP process along the way.Manage a portfolio of suppliers, including travel approximately 50-75% to Tier -1,2 suppliers to review, audit and approve the PPAP.Participate and contribute during design and technical specification and manufacturing feasibility reviews with suppliers.Review tool design practices with suppliers, providing input as needed.Lead review of Control Plan, securing product and process characteristics are included.Promote best practices for automated process control, mistake proof, automatic inspection, and segregation of defective parts in production process.