Manager, Supplier Quality

Description

• Coordinates and provides training on quality systems and tools internally and externally to the division supply base, as necessary.
• Works in cross functional operational teams to identify and develop mitigation strategies to proactively improve incoming quality from Supplier Partners.
• Participates as Supplier Quality Representative on cross-functional product core teams.
• Support other corporate quality strategies and initiatives as required.
• Coordinates the initiation, review, and approval of production part approval process (PPAP) packages and data for purchased parts Interfaces cross functionally, across plants, and with supplier representatives regarding identified product quality issues and associated supplier corrective actions.
• Enforces supplier quality manual requirements and supports continuous improvement.
• Leads or participates in problem-solving as it relates to supplier product quality issues.
• Supports, as appropriate, the processes of Supplier Risk Management.
• Responsible for all Rheem owned tooling in alignment with procurement category structure, including design involvement, tool repair, purchase of new & replacement tools, and tool management process tracking.
• Coordinates and performs new supplier qualification and periodic onsite quality system surveillance audits for division supply base.
• Leads, develops, and sets goals for Supplier Quality Engineers in support of Supplier Quality.
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in quality
• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally; targeted at 50% travel
• Skilled in precision measurement techniques and use of standard metrology best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• In-depth experience in tool design, low-cost tooling, injection mold tooling, jigs, and fixtures
• Strong ability to build relationships with internal teams (e.g., Operations, Quality, Engineering, and other business teams)
• Experience managing and leading a team
• Six Sigma Blackbelt and/or Shainin Red X Journeyman certification
• Certified in Lean Manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others is a matrix team environment.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Practical working experience with statistical software Minitab
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Certified ISO/TS Lead Auditor
• Great presentation and communication skills
• Thorough, detailed analysis and understanding of tool needs and programs.
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Capable of accurately interpreting dimensioning and geometric tolerancing.
• Required Bachelor's Degree Quality, Engineering, Industrial or related field.
• Bi-Lingual (English, Spanish)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance