If you are a Supplier Quality Engineer looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson Discrete Automation has an exciting opportunity for you! The position will be based in Monterrey, Mexico. As a Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for leading and directing activities related to qualification, development and maintenance of Discrete Automation Suppliers.  Challenge, support, mentor and guide the supply base with Lean and Six Sigma practices to eliminate waste and improve supplier processes to remove variation and reduce non-conformances. Ready to make your mark and embark on an exciting journey with us? We can't wait to hear from you!

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Lead supplier development projects for strategic suppliers- Improve supplier performance and reduce PPM through the use of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Project Management or generally accepted quality improvement tools; Identify technologies necessary for supplier performance improvement; Develop measurements needed to monitor and ensure supplier performance improvement; Develop/maintain supplier relationships. Support strategic procurement projects and initiatives- Evaluation and selection of suppliers in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Conduct on-site quality system and manufacturing product and process audits; Active participation in the Strategic Procurement Project Management Process; Train suppliers on supplier quality related procedures; Develop/supervise part approval plan for assigned strategic procurement projects; Participate in all technical reviews. Supplier Business Reviews- Assist Supply Chain Team in leading supplier business reviews; Present all relevant supplier performance metrics; Identify and manage all supplier performance action items. Assist manufacturing sites with tactical supplier issues – Work with suppliers to continuously improve performance, implement process controls and develop quality assurance plans. Lead corrective and preventive actions as required from Suppliers 8D’s or nonconformance reports. Work with Quality Engineers/NPD Quality Specialist to develop standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation at supplier sites. New Product Development Team Member- Active member in assigned new product development teams; Assist in developing inspection plans and support new product launches to ensure supplier quality meets required standards.

Who You Are:

You readily take on challenges, identify and seize new opportunities.  You work cooperatively with other functional areas and suppliers to achieve shared objectives and partner with others to get work done.  You marshal and get the most out of limited resources to get the job done. When faced with new situations, you take on unfamiliar tasks and learn quickly through extracting lessons learned from failures and mistakes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Technical Degree required. BSME, BSEE, BS Metallurgical Engineering, BSIE, preferred. Expertise across a variety of manufacturing techniques is preferred.  Ability to identify areas of opportunity, develop and implement plans and solutions ensuring continuous improvement Knowledge of various quality system methodologies 8D, MSA, FAI, Control Plan, AQL, APQP, Lean, 5 Why’s, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, FMEA, PPAP, etc. preferred 3-5 years experience in supplier improvement efforts with demonstrated analytical, communication, project management and decision-making skills Up to 50% travel required.  Must be capable of traveling globally Must possess project management and auditing skills, be proficient in quality techniques including: FMEA, SPC, DOE, Gage R&R, GD&T and process mapping Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma preferred Able to read mechanical drawings and specifications and understand Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Strong Microsoft Office skills – Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio and Minitab Strong presentation skills

Our Offer To You 

At Emerson we offer a competitive benefits package to recognize and support our employees. 

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