Job Description

Requisition Summary

PACCAR is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to join our great PACCAR Engine Plant Division.  In this position, you will be able to contribute by ensuring our internal and external suppliers adhere to PACCAR's level of quality that makes up our brand.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

In this position you can be expected to do, but not limited to the following:

Identify, assess, and develop new PACCAR suppliers
Function as a Quality liaison with suppliers regarding quality issues
Lead suppliers through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for new product introduction
Work closely with assigned suppliers to assure understanding and compliance with PACCAR Supplier Quality Requirements Manual (SQRM) and guidelines.
Work closely and effectively with suppliers to improve overall performance to PACCAR, including the identification, communication, documentation, and follow-up of corrective actions, predictive performance models, and development needs
Interface with North American, Mexican and European Purchasing, Engineering, Materials, Plant Operations, and Suppliers on current quality issues.
Conduct Supplier Readiness Reviews (SRRs) at new supplier locations.
Assist with supplier part verification submission, tracking, and reporting (PPAP process).
Support timely and comprehensive reporting of assigned Supplier Quality status.
Approximately 20-30% travel depending on business conditions

Qualifications & Skills

What you will need to bring to this position will be:

Communication in the Spanish language is a plus
Quality, manufacturing, engineering or purchasing experience.
Advanced Certification preferred (PE, CQE, CQA, CMQ)
Demonstrated problem-solving ability gained through 3 - 4 years of progressively complex quality situations (experience in related fields are potential substitutes).
Proficient in quality methods used to achieve best in class product and process performance (e.g., statistical problem solving and process capability analysis, FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
Must possess PC based computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Some preferred skills are:

Project Management experience preferred
Ability to manage conflict across functional and corporate boundaries; effective problem solver.
Six Sigma / Lean / Green belt Training (or willingness to complete training)
Working knowledge of and ability to read, understand, and interpret GD&T, engineering drawings and specifications, and translate into part and process requirements
Demonstrated ability to facilitate team efforts and work under minimal supervision
Automotive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) expertise.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or another technical discipline required
Applicants with a four-year degree in a non-engineering or technical discipline will be considered if they possess at least five years’ experience in a related field.