Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI, USA  

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for an Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Purchasing team in Canton, MI.  The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization.  This position is hybrid.

What you will be doing:

• Manage all Yazaki North America designed components from kickoff to launch, including obtaining all necessary program information, conducting coordination meetings, project reviews, risk assessments, tool progress reviews, Process Sign-Off (PSO), and PPAP approval, coordinating design reviews, ensuring all data sources are updated with current information, managing, and developing relationships with suppliers, and conducting hand off meetings after PPAP.
• Manage all external advanced supplier quality activities for launching BU programs, including Global Program Management Systems (GPMS) tasks (missing PPAP status, risk assessments, APQP and tool updates, etc.)
• Support the New Supplier Form (NSF) process by conducting document and data reviews and, when necessary, conducting onsite assessments for new suppliers.
• Manage updates to the Supplier Manual content.
• Support any Supplier Change Request (SCR) tasks.
• Manage the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Supplier of the Year program.
• Interface with internal customers regarding ASQE activities.
• Support and implement all applicable Supplier Quality Development (SQD) processes, procedures, and initiatives.
• Prepare, update, and communicate required presentations, data, issue status, and reports.

What you will bring to the table:

• Technical degree (Engineering, preferred) or equivalent related experience
• 4 to 6 years of manufacturing and/or quality experience
• Travel: domestic and international, as required
• Ability to resolve issues by applying creative thinking
• Ability to think and act logically under pressure
• Ability to resolve issues or propose resolutions to responsible parties
• Must work independently and collaboratively
• Key Competencies: active learning, analytical thinking and problem-solving, customer orientation, results orientation and execution, initiative, and teamwork

What we can provide you:

• A safe, collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
• Diverse teams of experts
• Resources from around the globe
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance, and a generous holiday schedule
• A hybrid work schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.