Quality Engineer, Rack Infrastructure – Site Operations
OpenAI
PMP
Supplier Quality Engineer II
Embraer
full-time
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Location: Ohio • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Take the lead in Supplier Quality Rescue Projects, driving issue resolution, action plans and strategic supplier improvement
- Collaborate with Team in Brazil to ensure supplier quality targets are met by conducting on-site supplier audits and visits, investigating quality problems, implementing sustainable solutions and providing regular progress updates to Top Management
- Perform Risk Assessment during selection process for new Suppliers and provide onboarding training to suppliers
- Conduct supplier audits, risk assessments, and technical visits; manage supplier performance (e.g., F4G) and foster continuous improvement; request further measures like stock re-inspections, sub-tier audits, Lean assessments and P3E to production processes
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions while managing non-conformance processes and supplier blocks; ensure execution of concession management process
- Support handling of quality requirements, product design and supply chain as well as process changes, monitor supplier performance and drive Lean initiatives
- Maintain QM info record and control plans in SAP up to date and provide regular written and verbal reports to partners and Top Management
Requirements
- bachelor’s degree in engineering or higher (e.g., Master's degree)
- Strong understanding of quality management principles and problem-solving methodologies (Six Sigma, 8D, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification (preferred)
- Experience leading problem-solving projects in operations, supplier management, or development environments
- Ability to set up and coordinate supplier problem-solving programs
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, publications, and reliability analyses
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Analytical, process-oriented thinking with a proactive and assertive approach
- Conflict management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Fluent in English (mandatory)
- Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian, or French (a plus)
- Willingness to travel internationally, including long-term assignments
- This position is subject to ITAR/EAR which requires U.S. person status, or the ability to obtain a DSP5
