JOB ID 25848

Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
  • Mechanical, QC/QA
  • Tokyo
  • ¥5,500,000~¥6,500,000

A leading global automotive manufacturer operating in Japan, this company is committed to advancing sustainable mobility by accelerating the transition to electric vehicles. Their goal is to introduce innovative battery electric vehicle (BEV) products tailored for the Japanese market, supporting a cleaner and more environmentally friendly transportation future. Their goal is to introduce innovative battery electric vehicle (BEV) products tailored for the Japanese market, supporting a cleaner and more environmentally friendly transportation future.

As one of the world's leading automakers with operations in Japan, we are committed to promoting sustainable mobility by accelerating the transition to electric vehicles. We aim to support a cleaner, greener transportation future by introducing innovative battery electric vehicle (BEV) products suited to the Japanese market.

In this role, you will act as a technical liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality issues, implement and monitor advanced quality planning, and provide technical support at supplier sites. Your work will involve applying independent judgment within established practices and standards, with some guidance from your supervisor for unusual situations. Your work will involve applying independent judgment within established practices and standards, with some guidance from your supervisor for unusual situations. The work is challenging and requires a strong commitment to quality, service, and cost performance. The work is challenging and requires a high level of creativity and initiative.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Assess supplier's quality systems and perform on-site audits at supplier manufacturing locations
    Ensure the supplier understands the company's supplier quality requirements and comply with them.
    ・ Monitor and support supplier's implementation of APQP, PPAP for flawless
    Develop and execute plans to ensure supplier quoted capacity is achieved through use of Run@Rate process
    ・ Monitor and develop current suppliers Monitor and develop current suppliers' quality performance
    ・ Support suppliers in identifying and resolving quality issues during product development and series production
  • Requirements
    Proficiency as Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Quality Management System internal auditor or Manufacturing Engineer in Automotive industries
    ・ Demonstrated ability to work independently and think analytically to solve complex problems
    Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and facilitate groups (internal and external)
    ・ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead diverse cross functional teams simultaneously
    ・ Excellent oral, written and presentation and communication skills.
    High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.
    Experience in implementing APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and Run@Rate/OEE (Evaluate Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
    Experience using problem solving tools such as 8D, Red X, DFSS, FTA/5-Why/Fishbone
    Demonstrated knowledge of AIAG Core Tools, FMEA (Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis)
    Proficient in print reading and interpretation, part measurement, gage design and function
    Ability to travel up to 60-70% (daily commutable and overnight combined), overall flexibility due to frequent plan changes driven by unforeseen quality issues
    Ability to support off-hour meetings as needed for emerging issue support
    Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Welding, Plastics, Material or Chemical) or equivalent technical experience
    Strong personal computer skills (Microsoft Windows and associated software including Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
    Native fluency in Japanese language
    Proficient oral and written communications skills in English
  • Preferred
    IATF Supplier Auditor Certification (SAC)
    ・ Demonstrated knowledge of AIAG CQI Special Process Audit
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥5,500,000~¥6,500,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Overseas communication, Foreign capital company, Make use of languages, Global Mobility, Management Position

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