Supplier Quality Manager Job at PACCAR in Chillicothe, Ohio

Job Description:

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines andalso provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!


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

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Additional Job Board Information

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site. PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.