Supplier Development Engineer

Job Title: Supplier Development Engineer / Supplier Parts Tracking Team

Company: Aisin World Corp. of America

Department: Purchasing - Supplier Development

Location: Northville, MI

Aisin Group Overview:

Based in Kariya City, Aichi, Japan, the Aisin Group is a $35 billion global, Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems with over 214 consolidated companies spanning over 20 countries and some 110,000 employees.

Our Northville Township location is the North American sales headquarters of Aisin Group – the world's sixth largest Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems, such as brakes, transmissions, navigation systems, drivetrain, chassis, body, engine-related parts, electronics and intelligent transportation systems.

As we like to say: "Chances are the car your drove to work this morning is equipped with an Aisin product."

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• Communicate and partner with plant purchasing, quality, supplier quality or SED, and new model planning members
• Communicate and partner with assigned suppliers
• Lead and/or participate in the review and assessment of quality management systems for new suppliers
• Lead and/or participate in the review, assessment, and improvement activity, of targeted suppliers. Focus on manufacturing processes and quality improvements.
• Lead and/or participate in supplier parts tracking team (SPTT) process
• Visit assigned suppliers regularly and communicate results to AWA and affected NAP
• Provide training to suppliers and North American Production plants with respect to Supplier Quality Assurance Manual (SQAM)
• Track supplier performance metrics regionally (North America)
• Lead and / or participate in supplier special process audits
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 3-5 years' minimum experience in a manufacturing environment in a quality or process/manufacturing technician or engineering role
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 and/or IATF16949 quality systems standards
• Understand Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to review manufacturing process, analyze activities, and develop potential actions for improvement of manufacturing process and quality systems.
• Ability to review and revise documents (e.g. Supplier Quality Assurance Manual - SQAM) for improvements in content and usability
• Ability to read, understand and interpret drawings and engineering specifications
• Ability to develop training materials and provide training where required for suppliers and NAPs

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

• Skilled in Microsoft Access from a database development standpoint
• Experience with CAD (2D & 3D) programs
• Experience with heat treat applications
• Experience with machining processes
• Bilingual including Spanish or Japanese

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Associate degree (or equivalent experience) preferably in a math or engineering discipline
• Bachelor degree preferred
• ASQ certification as Technician or Engineer and/or NSPE as Professional Engineer highly desirable

Work Environment Requirements:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite supplier visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment where constructive criticism is encouraged.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety, and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements:

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work such weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Travel Requirements:

• Approximately 25% - 40%, but could be more depending on need
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

**Candidates applying for positions with Aisin must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

**To the selected candidate, Aisin offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and outstanding growth opportunities.

**Aisin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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