PPS customer is a growing Manufacturing Company. 
 

Job Summary:

Responsible for customer satisfaction, quality planning, quality system developments, supplier development, assessment, improvement and surveillance; assists suppliers in implementation and improvement of quality systems to comply with requirements for raw materials and components.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Responsible for ensuring that the products and services supplied meet customer and regulatory requirements

· Responsible for communicating customer requirements and expectations throughout the organization and developing systems to meet them

· Utilize knowledge and skills to provide products and services that are “World Class”

· Represent the company through extensive interface with the customer at all levels

· Responsible for establishing and/or updating quality documentation including Control Plans, PFMEA, DFMEA, DVP&R, PPAP preparation, audit WI and any other customer requirements

· Responsible for communicating customer concerns and taking a lead role in addressing them.

· Implementation of SPC where effective to achieve ongoing quality improvement

· Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendations for improvement.

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

· Assists in all facets of suppliers’ contribution to our product quality, safety, and delivery requirements.

· Responsible for quality system assessment of potential new suppliers.

· Works with new/existing suppliers toward implementation of controls to meet requirements as stated in the Supplier Requirements manual.

· Assists suppliers in resolution of quality concerns, corrective action, improvement efforts.

· Reviews supplier conformance with APQP requirements (FMEA’s, Process Control Plans, Traceability, Process Capability Runs, MSA, PPAP content). Assists suppliers in establishing and improving these processes.

· Evaluates Supplier Process Control Plan execution. Works with supplier as needed to maintain, adjust and implement the plan.

· Works with suppliers regarding non-compliance to raw material specifications. Acts as representative for quality at suppliers.

· Reviews supplier proposed revisions to product/process to communicate understanding to leadership/verify feasibility at supplier.

· Verifies problem corrections at supplier.

· Reviews supplier performance data and audits key areas of concern/control.

Position Qualifications:

· Proficient in communications, written and oral.

· Ability to travel extensively, domestic and international.

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with experience in ISO-9001 and Six Sigma concepts.

· 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing.

· Experience with automotive quality system requirements.

· Strong background in quality systems and parts manufacture/assembly.

· Understands effective implementation of SPC

· Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with broad range of people.

· Proficiency in MS Office software and experience with document control, process control, SPC software.

· Knowledge of basic electrical principles required, knowledge of LI-Ion cell/battery technology preferred.

Key Competencies:

· Takes actions and displays behaviors that demonstrate leadership and ownership in the success of the company and of his/her peers.

· Demonstrates primary focus on meeting both internal and external customer needs when identifying, prioritizing and accomplishing tasks.

· Works independently and overcomes obstacles to achieve results.

· Evaluates own work processes and initiates practices to promote continuous improvement Builds safety, quality and compliance into all actions.

· Committed to continuous learning, self-improvement and system improvement

Salary and benefits to include:

· Choice of two health plans, vision, dental and life insurance; ancillary benefits; 401(k); company paid holidays and paid time off.

· The salary range commensurate with education and experience.

Must successfully complete a background check, a drug screen and a physical.

 Please apply with a cover letter and resume detailing your ability and your technical experience.

 All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.