Supplier Quality Manager

Requisition Summary This position will provide Supplier Quality Management support to all PACCAR North America Plants and Divisions.
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.
PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Job Functions / Responsibilities Evaluate new and current suppliers’ capability to meet PACCAR quality and warranty.
Work closely with assigned suppliers to drive for effective corrective and preventive action activities as they relate to PACCAR quality and warranty requirements.
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 25% travel depending on business conditions.
Skills / Competencies 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 Strong working knowledge of APQP Strong working knowledge of DOE, SPC, GD&T, and Corrective Actions Processes 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 Bachelor degree required, preferably in Engineering or another technical discipline.
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.
TRAINING/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: Ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings Experience in purchasing, product or process engineering Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as 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 Paccar Benefits As a U.
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PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including: Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement Comprehensive paid time off – Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave Tuition reimbursement for continued education Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) Paid short-and long-term disability program Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field Additional Job Board Information PACCAR is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development.
We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience.
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