Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

9478BR

PRS Facility Location:

Winston Salem, NC - 329

Job Purpose:

Will be responsible for managing supplier quality and

development of assigned global suppliers.

Req ID:

9478BR

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

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Education / Training:

Required

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical) or equivalent training and experience.

Preferred

• MS in engineering or MBA.

Job Title:

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

City:

Winston Salem

Key Job Elements:

• Identify PPAP(Production Parts Approval Process) requirements;

• Dimensional Reports, Process Flow, Control Plan, PFMEA, DFMEA, Materials Certificate, etc.;

• Evaluate supplier PPAP submission for conformance to specifications and compliance to requirements;

• Conduct supplier audits and coach for continuous improvement;

• Evaluate QN(Quality Notification) root cause and corrective action responses from suppliers for accuracy and effectiveness;

• Assist purchasing in cost reduction and supplier cost recovery projects with existing suppliers;

• Identify process gaps and make recommendations for correction;

• Lead and manage nonconforming supplier material investigations with containment, rework and cost recovery;

• Work closely with PR Design Engineering and Purchasing to ensure supplied components meet PR specifications;

• Apply advanced knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processes to guide improvement and solutions

• Lead and drive supplier performance improvements;

• Program manage capability efforts to include documented project plan with specific actions and deadlines;

• Report out regularly, updating leadership.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required

• Quality professional with experience and knowledge of fabrications, welding, machining, & electrical rotating;

• Function in accordance with the principles outlined in the Code of Conduct and Values in Action;

• Proficient oral and written skills;

• Understanding of DFMEA and PFMEA methodology;

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and controls;

• Knowledge of PPAP/SPAP, control plans, capability analysis;

• Strong leadership and communication skills; collaborative; change agent qualities;

• Creative thinking capability for problem solving, 8D, 5Y methodology;

• Considerable creativity and initiative to problem solve, identify solutions as well as improvement opportunities;

• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Preferred

• Knowledge of locomotive, background in heavy manufacturing;

• Background in automotive quality principles (APQP, AIAG, etc.);

• Knowledge of six sigma, lean manufacturing and corrective action planning; Six sigma black belt a plus;

• Knowledge of SAP, metrology, statistical measurement capability.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength - Position involves work in a standard office environment. Frequent sitting. Occasional standing, walking. Rare lifting;

• Motion - Position requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with research and central office communications;

• Vision/Hearing Requirements - Frequent communications, including both talking and hearing;

• Work Environment - Position will typically be located in an office environment;

• Emotional Demands - Position is vital to the organization, as no service or support product can enter multiple Progress Rail facilities without Indirect Sourcing Team; high degree of flexibility and demand with ability to work with a team to accomplish the mission;

• Safety - Position is primarily limited to general office safety and travel requirements; however, visits to industrial locations may require the use of PPE.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time-Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Plan

• Education Assistance Program

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

_*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits._

Job Category:

Engineering

Work Location Options:

La Grange, IL 60525 and Muncie, IN 47302

State::

North Carolina