Supplier Quality Engineer

Alkegen•Dallas, MI

1d•Remote

About The Position

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! As a member of the Global Supply Chain Team, the Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for developing Alkegen’s supplier base with a focus on program launch readiness, development and monitoring. Alkegen suppliers are an extension of Alkegen and a critical part of our success. In a fast-paced environment, the SQE will work with global procurement and Alkegen plant quality to focus on supplier assessment/selection/qualification , supplier development, supplier risk management, supplier quality control, PPAP and ongoing supplier monitoring for key business initiatives. This position is remote with preference to candidates located near central & southern Ohio, and will report to Alkegen’s Global Director Corporate Quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred in engineering, science or logistics
Auditing experience with current internal auditing certifications for ISO-9001 & IATF -16949, with VDA and MMOG experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to write a structured audit report, follow up and close findings
Minimum of two years’ experience in a Quality, Supplier Quality or Engineering role in a manufacturing environment, preferred in automotive as Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier
Ability to travel domestically up to 50%
Self-starter with a positive attitude who takes initiative to learn, ask questions, and recommend ways to improve existing processes
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and high standards
Ability to generate accurate and timely reports to support business needs
Multilingual: English and (French, German, or Mandarin preferred)
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Experienced in root cause analysis tools and problem-solving methods
Skilled in defect avoidance methodologies such as poka yoke, DFMEA/PFMEA, DOE
Knowledge and experience with APQP concepts and methodologies including FMEA, quality control planning, error-proofing, PPAP, SPC, MSA, .error-proofing, poka-yoke methods
Strong statistical analysis capability, experience with Minitab preferred
Self-starter with a positive attitude who takes initiative to learn, ask questions, and recommend ways to improve existing processes
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Conduct supplier audits to verify compliance to Alkegen quality & ESG requirements as well as ISO-9001, IATF-16949, VDA, MMOG and customer specific requirements, as applicable.
Work with Alkegen sites to reduce supplier risk through the supplier approval process, risk analysis matrix and supplier scorecard process.
Maintain and report on supplier metrics.
Provide maintenance and support to the Alkegen supplier portal.
Collaborate with R&D/Product Development teams playing an active role in new supplier selection, qualification, development and approval.
Along with Category Managers, support sourcing strategies where beneficial and work with Alkegen sites to qualify Supplier’s/materials/ services through delivery of Supplier PPAP.
Investigate and work alongside suppliers and Alkegen technical resources to determine root cause for supplier quality issues and confirm corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve supplier quality & ESG objectives/metrics and improved product/process quality.
Facilitate successful PPAP submissions through development of supplier process flows, APQP, and other program specific required documents.
Contribute ideas toward and support procurement cost savings efforts.