Supplier Development Engineer at AISIN World Corp. of America

Northville Charter Township, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Development, Purchasing, Quality Management Systems, Supplier Audits, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Processes, Performance Metrics Tracking, Training Development, ISO9001, IATF16949, Microsoft Office, Engineering Specifications, Drawing Interpretation, Bilingual English Japanese, Machining Processes, Heat Treat Applications

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Supplier Development Engineer Company: AISIN World Corp. of America Department: Purchasing, SPTT Location: Seymour, IN Position Responsibilities The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position: * Communicate and partner with plant purchasing, quality, supplier quality or SED/SPTT, design, and new model planning members. * Communicate and partner with assigned suppliers. * Manage and/or lead supplier production preparation schedule to meet AWA and NAPs delivery and quality requirements. * Lead and/or participate in supplier part tracking team (SPTT/SPV) process, and or special process audits. * Lead and/or participate in the review and assessment of quality management systems for new suppliers. * Lead and/or participate in the review, assessment, and improvement activity, of targeted suppliers. Focus on manufacturing processes and quality improvements. * Visit assigned suppliers regularly and communicate results to AWA and affected NAP * Provide training to suppliers and North American Production with respect to Supplier Quality Assurance Manual (SQAM). * Track supplier performance metrics regionally (North America and or Mexico). * Other tasks and duties as assigned. Required Skills and Abilities Essential Skills and Experience: * 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment in a quality or process/manufacturing technician or engineering role. * Working knowledge of ISO9001 and/or IATF16949 quality systems standards. * Understand Microsoft Office applications. * Ability to review manufacturing process, analyze activities, and develop potential actions for improvement of manufacturing process and quality systems. * Ability to review and revise documents (e.g. Supplier Quality Assurance Manual - SQAM) for improvements in content and usability. * Ability to read, understand and interpret drawings and engineering specifications. * Ability to develop training materials and provide training where required for suppliers and NAPs. Beneficial Skills and Experience * Bilingual English and Japanese * Experience with machining processes * Experience with heat treat applications * Skilled in Microsoft Access from a database development standpoint * AIAG Core Tools Training Education/Training/Certifications * Associate degree (or equivalent experience) preferably in a math or engineering discipline. * Bachelor of Science degree preferred. * ASQ certification as Technician or Engineer and/or NSPE as Professional Engineer highly desirable. Qualifications Travel Requirements * Approximately 25-50 % * Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs. Work Environment Requirements With reasonable accommodation: * Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment. * Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits). * Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. * Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality. * Must be able to operate as an effective team member. * Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies. Attendance/Work Hour Requirements * Must maintain an acceptable attendance record. * Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will communicate and partner with internal teams and assigned suppliers to manage the supplier production preparation schedule, ensuring delivery and quality requirements are met. Key duties involve leading or participating in supplier process audits, assessing quality management systems, and driving manufacturing and quality improvements at targeted suppliers.