If you are interested in a long-term career with a well-established, growing organization consisting of a team of skilled and dedicated employees, you should consider an opportunity at Trans-Matic. We provide a full benefits package including medical/Rx, dental, vision, flex, life insurance, EAP, 401k, vacation, tuition assistance, and much more.
Trans-Matic Manufacturing Company is an industry leader in deep drawn metal stampings, progressive die stampings and value added assembly solutions. We have 53 years of experience in deep drawn metal stamping with three locations providing solutions to customers here in the U.S. and around the world. We serve the automotive, lock hardware, compressor, appliance, fire prevention, medical, pharmaceutical, and plumbing markets.
Trans-Matic strives to maintain a workplace free from alcohol and other drug abuse and its effects. As such, pre-hire drug tests are required as a condition of the employment application (including marijuana). Trans-Matic may use a refusal to submit to a test, or positive confirmed test result as a basis for refusal to hire.
Trans-Matic is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other protected class to the extent required by law.
Please check us out online at www.transmatic.com.
Trans-Matic is a family owned & operated, climate controlled environment.
PURPOSE/SCOPE:
- The primary role of the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is to provide support to all assigned suppliers in the areas of root cause problem-solving, internal & customer concern responses, engineering change requests (ECR), new product launches, and quality system improvements.
- Provide direct leadership to the Receiving Inspection team & drive continuous improvement in related processes, procedures, techniques, and technologies.
- Serve as support and back up to the other Quality Engineering roles in the department (customer quality engineers, production quality engineers and supplier quality engineers).
- Promote a safe workplace by setting an example for fellow employees to follow by operating at all times in a manner compliant with all safety policies and requirements.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate supplier concern responses including initial contact, containment, root cause analysis, action item follow up, completion of corrective action reports, PFMEA updates and ensuring internal & customer satisfaction.
- Lead suppliers to drive cross functional problem solving and the implementation of robust corrective actions.
- Work with Program Managers to support new product launches for assigned programs.
- Educate suppliers on Trans-Matic’s quality requirements.
- Work closely with the Purchasing function to support the evaluation of the supply base.
- Coordinate supplier surveys and on-site assessments with the Supplier Development Engineer (SDE).
- Support & review supplier PPAPs for assigned programs with special focus on failure prevention.
- Support the development of inspection plans and criteria for new & changing products and outside services.
- Support product quality on the floor in conjunction with the Customer (CQE) & Production Quality Engineers (PQE).
- Manage the receiving inspection team (supervisor & quality specialists) and provide input into the annual budget & strategic planning activity for the group as related to headcount, training, hardware & technology investments.
- Actively support departmental, plant level and corporate key metrics to accomplish meeting the annual strategic plan.
- Investigate and process ECRs including coordination with the supply base, negotiation/approvals, and advanced quality planning for product changes.
- Participate in the compliance of our Quality Management System by being an Internal Auditor.
- Assist in evaluating and improving internal and supplier quality systems & procedures.
- Coordinate with customers in conjunction with the customer quality engineer (CQE) to address outside processes that impact customer quality.
Required Skills
REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Good time management skills.
- The ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Goal oriented and self-motivated.
- The ability to support occasional travel & weekend work as needed.
Required Experience
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- 5 years of experience working in a quality role in a manufacturing environment. (SQE experience preferred)
- Strong computer skills (MS office, Mini-Tab etc.).
- A working understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- A working knowledge of both Descriptive (mean, range, standard deviation, control charts etc.) and Inferential Statistics (sampling, capability, distribution, fit analysis, probability, etc.) to drive decision making.
- Training & experience applying formal problem solving methodologies & tools.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- Prior people leadership experience.
- 5 years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role.
- Automotive APQP & PPAP experience.
- Experience in the metal stamping industry.
- ISO/TS experience including system auditing.