Engineer III Quality Assurance

Job Purpose: Under the direction of the Global Supplier Quality Manager, this position will execute supply base improvement strategies. The candidate’s goal is to improve supplier quality working towards zero defects through continuously improving supplier’s internal processes.The Global Supplier Quality Engineer will support supplier selection, qualification, improvement, and monitoring framework. The candidate shall drive supplier performance on quality and delivery and conducts supplier audits. This position drives the development, implementation, and institutionalization of essential global processes through the analysis of global and regionally derived operational and supplier quality data, best practice and benchmarking.Responsibilities:  Define, monitor, analyze, and continuously improve supplier quality performance for the business unit, both externally and internally, through Performance Excellence activities.Develop improvement plans utilizing DMAIC/LEAN methodologies and guide actions to enhance suppliers' key performance indicators (KPIs) and process capabilities.Coach, counsel, and mentor site-level and business unit teams to strengthen supplier quality systems, supplier management practices, and goal achievement.Lead continuous improvement initiatives at supplier sites using Lean and Six Sigma methods. Mentor and guide teams in problem-solving and root cause analysis efforts.Collaborate with the Global Quality Team to identify and implement global best practices.Manage PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and other supplier documentation submissions for Global Strategic Suppliers.Assist in new product and process qualifications to ensure both product performance and manufacturability throughout the New Product Integration process.