Challenge Manufacturing
Automotive
SupplierDevelopmentEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Supplier Development Engineer at Challenge Manufacturing. Skills: Supplier Development, Quality Engineering, APQP, PPAP. Function as technical liaison. Resolve quality issues”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Data analysis; Conflict resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Supplier Manufacturing processes assessment, Supplier Quality Systems assessment, Monitor compliance to Program APQP, Review PFMEA, Review Control Plan, GD demonstrates honesty and integrity, Takes positive action to resolve conflict, Maintains positive relationships, Uses feedback to improve performance, Moves within work areas, Works with sense of urgency, Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge, Rotates through job responsibilities, Maintains knowledge and skills, Ability to focus on benefits of change, Approaches change constructively, Looks for good in others, Works collaboratively, Shares information and knowledge, Is at work when scheduled, Ensures coverage when absent, Takes timely breaks/lunches, Uses time wisely, Advance GD&T training, Understanding of Specific Customer Requirements, Understanding the PPAP Process, Understanding of the APQP Process, Understanding of dimensional data, Ability to analyze data, Ability to make decisions, Understand problem solving, Understand core tools
Nice to Have
Plexus experience, Microsoft Office proficiency
What You'll Do.
Function as technical liaison
Resolve quality issues
Implement quality planning
Monitor quality planning
Provide technical support
Review supplier Manufacturing processes
Assess supplier Quality Systems
Support Purchasing sourcing goals
Monitor supplier compliance
Support APQP milestones
Provide feedback to PFMEA
Provide feedback to Control Plan
Support Corrective Actions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Between Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing; With Suppliers
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
APQP events, APQP milestones
Full Job Description
Who We Are: Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations. Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered! Who We Want: Function as a technical liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing and Suppliers to resolve quality issues, implement and monitor advanced quality planning, and provide technical support. What You'll Do: Review/ assess supplier Manufacturing processes and Quality Systems in support of Purchasing sourcing goals Work with Suppliers to monitor compliance to Program APQP events and milestones for new Programs Review and provide feedback to Suppliers’ PFMEA and Control Plan in preparation for Program Launch and when revisions are required to support Corrective Actions. Participate in Contract and Design Reviews in support of Challenge Manufacturing Purchased Part requirements (GD demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work. Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitori
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