About Williams Controls: Williams Controls is the world leader in Electronic Throttle Controls for commercial vehicles. We work in partnership with our OEM customers to provide custom designs for specific applications. Williams Controls also offers adjustable pedal systems for the truck, bus and RV markets. In addition, we provide a vast selection of standard designs available for many vehicle applications. Williams Controls is a NASDAQ publicly-traded company, listed as wmco.

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team. If you are looking to join a team whose sights are set squarely on the future and the opportunities of growth and even greater success, then consider Williams Controls. Candidates having the preferred education and experience are invited to apply.

Position Summary: The Supplier Quality Engineer oversees the administration and delivery of Williams Control’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) to assure suppliers meet the organizations internal quality assurance standards as well as its documentation processes and guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BS in Engineering
• 4-6 years in a manufacturing environment; preferably in the Automotive/Trucking industry.
• Should be familiar with plastic molding, machining, die-casting, stamping, springs, PCA’s, and light assembly process.
• An ideal candidate will have expertise in supplier quality assurance, quality problem solving activities, a working knowledge of QS 9000 based system, APQP, PPAP, AIAG standards.
• Solid understanding of Manufacturing Processes; blueprints, tolerances

Job Responsibilities:

• Part- Process Qualification (PPAP Management)
• Key Characteristic Initiative Support
• Non-Conforming Material (NMN) Process Management
• Quality problem Solving
• Production Buyer/ Planner Support
• Supplier Corrective Action Requests (CARs)
• Supplier Guide Development (How to do business with Williams)
• Supplier Management Policies/ Procedures (QS 9000 and TS 16949)
• Supplier Base Management (Approved Supplier List, Supplier Classification, Supplier Selection and De-selection process)
• Executive Level Summary Reporting in the Quarterly Management Review Meeting
• Price Management

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. More information about Williams Controls, Inc can be found at www.wmco.com
Supplier Quality Engineer (Portland, OR)

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