TRAM, Inc.
Conducts various audits with key suppliers and evaluates the risk. Takes lead role in evaluations of suppliers for conformance to Tokai Rika quality standards; acts as a point of contact for suppliers to improve their quality system and meet Tokai Rika quality standards. Interacts with internal engineers, managers, and suppliers to investigate and analyze quality issues, verify countermeasures, and follow up on issue resolution both internally and with suppliers. Applies knowledge of problem‑solving techniques and root‑cause analysis to resolve complex issues. Has good working knowledge of a wide variety of problem‑solving / quality tools and manufacturing process control items and mentors suppliers on correct application of these tools.
Duties
Develop, maintain, and improve processes and systems at suppliers to ensure compliance with customer and internal quality standards and expectations; identify and assist in the resolution of systemic quality problems
Audit, review, and evaluate systems and processes at suppliers and internal manufacturing plants to ensure quality standards are maintained
Collaborate with focused suppliers and/or develop, implement, and improve their quality standards and manufacturing practices by using Tokai Rika training materials
Submit various audit reports to senior management at TRAM and Tokai Rika Japan
Collaborate with suppliers and/or internal manufacturing sites to establish a concerted understanding of quality standards and expectations for materials, components, and goods produced
Translate Tokai Rika expectations to suppliers in order to avoid critical defects
Audit, evaluate, and implement improved sampling and testing procedures for both supplier and internal manufacturing sites to meet Tokai Rika quality standards
Collaborate with suppliers and internal manufacturing sites to develop and implement modifications to work areas, processes, component and product specifications, material specifications, and testing and inspection procedures which provide compliance with quality standards
Collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate quality data and prepare reports and presentations for internal and external audiences
Assist in coordination with the plant side during investigations of customer claims to identify and resolve quality problems; provide technical advice and assistance to suppliers
Support warranty team on warranty claims investigation for root cause analysis and corrective actions implementation on gemba; get clean point date from the plants to allow the warranty team to submit all necessary information on QMIS to close FQPRs and any other kind of customer request for investigation
Perform other work as assigned by Quality Management
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field
7+ years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role
Willingness to work at internal manufacturing sites and supplier plants
Willingness to travel daily and be flexible to travel to various locations
Willingness to travel up to 50% overnight
TRAM, Inc. is a Japanese‑owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Plymouth, MI, TRAM, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai‑Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TRAM was founded in 1986 and currently employs 2,500+ people at our five locations.
We manufacture automotive components such as switch‑related products (window regulators, headlights, cruise control, turn signals, multifunction and HVAC switches), security and safety‑related products (shift levers, steering wheels, steering locks, seat belts, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys).
Shift your career into drive and help TRAM make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.
TRAM, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information about our companies, please see our website at
http://www.tokai-rika.co.jp/en/ .
This is a great opportunity to join our growing organization and enhance your skills to become a valuable member of our successful team!
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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Duties
Develop, maintain, and improve processes and systems at suppliers to ensure compliance with customer and internal quality standards and expectations; identify and assist in the resolution of systemic quality problems
Audit, review, and evaluate systems and processes at suppliers and internal manufacturing plants to ensure quality standards are maintained
Collaborate with focused suppliers and/or develop, implement, and improve their quality standards and manufacturing practices by using Tokai Rika training materials
Submit various audit reports to senior management at TRAM and Tokai Rika Japan
Collaborate with suppliers and/or internal manufacturing sites to establish a concerted understanding of quality standards and expectations for materials, components, and goods produced
Translate Tokai Rika expectations to suppliers in order to avoid critical defects
Audit, evaluate, and implement improved sampling and testing procedures for both supplier and internal manufacturing sites to meet Tokai Rika quality standards
Collaborate with suppliers and internal manufacturing sites to develop and implement modifications to work areas, processes, component and product specifications, material specifications, and testing and inspection procedures which provide compliance with quality standards
Collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate quality data and prepare reports and presentations for internal and external audiences
Assist in coordination with the plant side during investigations of customer claims to identify and resolve quality problems; provide technical advice and assistance to suppliers
Support warranty team on warranty claims investigation for root cause analysis and corrective actions implementation on gemba; get clean point date from the plants to allow the warranty team to submit all necessary information on QMIS to close FQPRs and any other kind of customer request for investigation
Perform other work as assigned by Quality Management
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field
7+ years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role
Willingness to work at internal manufacturing sites and supplier plants
Willingness to travel daily and be flexible to travel to various locations
Willingness to travel up to 50% overnight
TRAM, Inc. is a Japanese‑owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Plymouth, MI, TRAM, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai‑Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TRAM was founded in 1986 and currently employs 2,500+ people at our five locations.
We manufacture automotive components such as switch‑related products (window regulators, headlights, cruise control, turn signals, multifunction and HVAC switches), security and safety‑related products (shift levers, steering wheels, steering locks, seat belts, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys).
Shift your career into drive and help TRAM make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.
TRAM, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information about our companies, please see our website at
http://www.tokai-rika.co.jp/en/ .
This is a great opportunity to join our growing organization and enhance your skills to become a valuable member of our successful team!
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TRAM, Inc. by 2x.
Get notified about new Supplier Quality Engineer jobs in Plymouth, MI.
Detroit Metropolitan Area $85,000 - $95,000 2 weeks ago
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