• Conduct supplier audits to evaluate manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, and compliance with APQP processes. • Lead capacity and risk assessments at supplier sites, defining and implementing mitigation plans to meet capability and delivery targets. • Lead APQP activities, including Onsite PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and process capability planning, to ensure product quality from design to production. • Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier issues using methodologies like 8D, Red X Shainin, Six Sigma, or Lean to minimize defects (including travel to affected Rheem plants and suppliers as necessary). • Support supplier process certification (e.g., ProCert) and Early Production Containment for new product introductions (NPI). • Collaborate with suppliers to enhance on-time delivery through capacity planning, process optimization, and inventory management. • Coach suppliers in Lean methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kanban) to optimize processes and eliminate waste. • Serve as the primary technical liaison for supplier-related quality, operational, and NPI discussions. • Foster strong collaboration with internal teams (e.g., procurement, engineering, R&D) and external partners. • Track and report supplier KPIs, including defect rates, parts per million (PPMs), on-time delivery (OTD), and cost savings, ensuring compliance with APQP and Lean standards
Supplier Quality Engineer
NORDYNE, A RHEEM COMPANY
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