Job Description

Requisition Summary

This position will provide Supplier Quality Management support to all PACCAR NA Plants and Divisions.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Work closely with assigned suppliers to drive for effective corrective and preventive action activities as they relate to PACCAR quality and warranty requirements.
Evaluate new and current suppliers’ capability to meet PACCAR quality and warranty.
Function as primary interface between suppliers and plant operations to deliver rapid and effective resolution of assigned suppliers’ quality issues and improve overall performance to PACCAR.
Function as primary interface between suppliers and PACCAR purchasing, engineering, materials, and plant operations to ensure on-time supplier PPAP, manage supplier APQP activities as assigned, and deliver rapid and effective resolution of assigned suppliers’ new product launch activities.
Support assigned suppliers’ timely and comprehensive reporting to PACCAR management on quality concerns.
Support timely and complete reporting of supplier program launch readiness and progress toward program objectives.
Work closely with assigned suppliers to assure understanding and compliance with PACCAR supplier quality requirements and guidelines.
Participate in global Supplier Quality process standardization teams.
Deliver on assigned continuous improvement activities.
Approximately 20-50% travel depending on business conditions.

Qualifications & Skills

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree required.  Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical/Manufacturing) and/or other technical discipline highly preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Self-motivated, results oriented, and ability to work with minimal supervision a must
Ability to influence others and manage conflict across functional and corporate boundaries
Experience in commercial vehicle/automotive quality engineering and product manufacturing
Working knowledge of IATF16949 and ISO 9001:2018 methodologies
Demonstrated problem solving ability gained through at least 3-5 years of progressively complex quality situations
Proficient in quality methods used to achieve best-in-class product and process performance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid organizational and project management skills
Demonstrated effectiveness leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated drive to complete assignments on time, deliver requirements and meet goals 
Strong working knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

Strong working knowledge of APQP
Strong working knowledge of DOE, SPC, GD&T, and Corrective Actions Processes
Ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings
Experience in purchasing, product or process engineering
Knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding, metal stamping, casting, machining or complex assembly
Six Sigma/Lean Training Certification
American Society for Quality – CMQ/OE, CQE, CQA, or CSQP Certification