Supplier Quality Engineer
Kongsberg Automotive
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Willis • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Plans and directs activities to develop, apply, and maintain quality standards and support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Responsible for managing plant tasks from start to finish until the customer approves
- Ensures preparation, reduces risks, and successfully launches (e.g., process checks, sample approvals, and final run tests)
- Design sampling procedures, forms, and instructions to record, verify, and share quality and reliability results
- Establish direct communication with customers to fully understand their specific requirements
- Maintains documentation and data from quality assurance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Reports on issues or changes identified during quality checks and recommends improvements
- Promotes quality awareness by developing and leading training programs across the company
- Provides technical assistance, follows up on corrective actions, non-conformances, and process improvements to ensure timely closure
Requirements
- BS Degree and/or a minimum of 3 years’ experience and/or training working with Supplier Quality and Supply Base Development
- Knowledge of manufacturing operations with demonstrated professional skills in organizing, analyzing problems, improvement planning, and communications
- Expertise in supplier management practices—sourcing strategies, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Familiarity with quality systems like PPAP procedures, APQP methodologies, and lean manufacturing techniques
- Ability to interpret diagrams, drawings, and work instructions
- Formal training or working knowledge of quality core tools and problem-solving methodologies
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications and with a preference for knowledge in International Material Data System (IMDS) and Minitab
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Benefits designed to support employees' well-being
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Supplier QualitySupply Base DevelopmentPPAP proceduresAPQP methodologieslean manufacturing techniquesquality core toolsproblem-solving methodologiesprocess improvementdata analysissampling procedures
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillsproblem analysisimprovement planningtraining developmentcustomer understandingrisk reductiontechnical assistanceleadershipquality awareness