MAU is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer II at our client in Greer, SC. As a Supplier Quality Engineer II, you will be an integral part of new production launches, including both supplier and parts development for manufacturing. You will be responsible for approving the new supplier's quality and production systems to ensure that the client's purchased parts meet production specifications This is a contract, long-term assignment. Our client, a premier automotive company, is located in the upstate area of SC. Benefits PackageMajor medical coverage, including dental and vision401k with employer matchingTerm lifeShort-term disabilityAccidental lossUniform allowancePTO and paid holidaysShift Information1st shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Engineering; OREquivalent of 4+ years of professional supplier quality process/components experience in an automotive manufacturing environment6+ years of professional experience (5+ years with a master's degree) of professional experience in the related part technology and/or processing5+ years of knowledge in advanced quality planning techniques, including PFMEA, control planning, process flow diagramming, process auditing techniques, and PPAP5+ years of knowledge of advanced statistical techniques such as capabilities and standard deviation studies to calculate process variation5+ years of Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Access, Excel, etc.)Preferred RequirementsBasic German language skills, both written and verbalEssential FunctionsSupport the Module Quality Engineer(s) in advanced quality planning activities such as risk assessment, product, and process developmentCommunicate with other Client plants in the worldwide Client Network, including joint problem-solvingExecute the process series before Start of Production (SOP) with the suppliers worldwideSupport launch projects after handover to Supplier Quality Assurance ensuring compliance with Client specificationsConduct the Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) releases for assigned productsSupport new and challenging supplier's quality and production systemsReview the monthly supplier ratingPerform product and process audits due to occurred errors and supplier rating results and initiatives counteractions and counteraction verificationLead 8D quality problem-solving process for supplier-related issuesConduct requalification audits for the quality management system at the supplier(s)Validate start-up ability for new parts/processesCollaborate on the part approval process for assigned supplierCoordinate reduction of supplier-related warranty claims via the Defect Eradication ProcessParticipate in internal warranty reduction problem-solving teams regarding purchased partsPerform other tasks as assigned #PS
