Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Work Location: Guangdong, China

Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will lead and serve as the central point of accountability for the quality of supplied parts and components to BP Solar for the Asia and Pacific Rim region. This position will report to the Solar Global Supplier Quality Manager.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for remediation of all Asia and Pacific Rim supplier quality issues (both current product and future) – process to include onsite verification of root cause and corrective actions, updates to FMEAs and control plans.
• Resolve supplier caused issues affecting BP Solar's Asia Pacific manufacturing locations through interaction with other global regional resources as needed.
• Assisting in formalizing BP Solar APQP – (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process including PPAP, FMEAs, Control Plans, etc. for supply base.
• Implement the APQP processes at the supply base during development of new parts.
• Conduct PPAP on new parts that Asian and Pacific Rim suppliers are making for BP Solar globally.
• Verify suppliers' ability to make quality parts at rate.
• Promote and ensure the control of Safe Work Practices and procedures - ensure all Occupational Health and Safety and Injury Management processes and policies are followed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years business experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing or quality areas.
• Knowledge and experience with automotive Supplier Quality Processes – Experience with PPAP, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, 8Ds, quality audits, supplier assessments, supply chain management.

Education

• BS in an Engineering field; MS and/or MBA preferred.

Key Competencies Desired

• Leadership – Experience with building teams, developing processes, and managing change. Effective at translating strategies into plans and actions.
• Communication – Excellent written and oral communications.
• Problem Solving – A track record of producing creative solutions; copes readily with ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Creativity - Challenges traditional thinking and helps others to do the same. Ability to think critically, make assessments and help management solve business problems.
• Networking - Creates a range of internal and external relationships.
• Team work - Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels both internally and externally.
• Project management - Ability to manage projects and resources to meet deadlines.

Languages Needed

Chinese - Fluent
English - Fluent