Supplier Quality Specialist

American Battery Solutions has a full-time opening for a Supplier Quality Specialist in Springboro, Ohio.

Job Summary:

The Supplier Quality Specialist (SQS) is a hands-on position focused on the American Battery Solutions (ABS) supplier management and problem-solving support for production components. The SQS is responsible for ensuring the supplier deliverables meet ABS quality requirements without impacting the production process. In the event there are non-conformances, this role will quickly and effectively take necessary actions to partner with suppliers to identify root-cause analysis and resolve.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supplier performance via Supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reviews and approvals.
• Contact vendors and liaise between product engineers, manufacturing personnel, and suppliers to secure the required materials for the production floor.
• Onsite supplier evaluations and reviews of supplier’s processes against quality standards.
• Develop, collect and report leading metrics of supplier performance to cross-functional management.
• Apply Industrial Engineering concepts and tools to drive safety, accuracy, and productivity within the supply chain and company.
• Provide technical support analyzing and/or performing failure analysis for discrepant production components, assemblies, and field returns.
• Apply appropriate use of statistical techniques.
• Lead and evaluate the effectiveness of supplier problem-solving activities.
• Conduct supplier quality control audits to ensure vendors and their supplies remain in compliance with company and federal manufacturing and production standards.
• Able to gain the commitment of both internal departments and supplier organizations to remedy non-conforming practices while maintaining positive and productive working relationships.
• Understand and interpret all manufacturing audits, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other industry standards.
• Verify bills of material (BOMs), assembly drawings, engineering tolerances, and other technical information.
• Document changes and deviations such as product, process, or supplier, as part of the Change Management process.
• Ensure suppliers implement the following but not limited to, critical destructive and non-destructive quality assurance testing, weld evaluation, coating adhesion, and torque verification.
• Lead problem solving initiatives to ensure adequate and timely resolutions of quality nonconformances.
• Process checks, approvals, and audits.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or minimum of four (4) years of related experience in purchasing and supplier management.
• Ability to compute statistics such as mean, mode, average, rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• ERP system software knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis (specifically 8D methodology, 3X5-Why, and Fishbone Methodology ) and drive resolve through completion.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 documentation, IATF 16949, APQP procedures and Quality Management Systems.
• Previous audit experience preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeks input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
• May be required to travel to and navigate a variety of sites to fully understand material needs.
• Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, stoop, push, pull, stand, and carry as needed to inspect, service, and operate machinery, equipment, and gauges.
• Ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
• May need to work overtime in emergencies.

Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive benefit plan options at no cost and a competitive salary to all associates. ABS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

At American Battery Solutions (ABS) we are developing the next generation of battery energy storage systems that will power the vehicles of today and tomorrow! Our team works with the latest technologies and battery chemistries engineering, testing, and manufacturing batteries to power the world’s electric propulsion transition. At ABS you may get a chance to work on a project for an autonomous warehouse robot or an autonomous lawnmower, or you may work on a battery for a fleet of delivery vehicles or a transit bus, or even an EV start-up. Our team is led by some of the industry’s most experienced professionals, and we pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next-generation battery experts.

The Location – Springboro, OH

American Battery Solutions Advanced Battery Manufacturing Center is located in beautiful and historic Springboro Ohio. Life in Springboro is all about the quality and character of our community and that is why Springboro continues to be a top-ten-rated City to live, work, play, and raise a family. In fact, Springboro was rated #3 among the top 10 communities in greater Southwest Ohio. In essence, Springboro appeals to everyone from young families to people looking for the perfect place to retire. Our great neighborhoods, excellent schools, safety, services, and amenities all contribute to Springboro’s exceptional quality of life. Springboro offers a variety of public programming that includes outdoor concerts, festivals, and fireworks. Our residents enjoy bike and walking trails, an 18-hole public golf course, a charming and vibrant historic district, and 501 acres of parks.

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