Supplier Quality Associate

Hitachi

Full-time

Onsite

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Supplier Quality Staff position at Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc. is integral to the xEV Drive Unit team, focusing on Electric Vehicle products. This role involves providing Supplier Quality support to manufacturing teams during both New Product Introduction and Mass Production phases. The primary objective is to ensure that raw materials and components meet specifications, thereby minimizing supplier-related issues that could impact production lines. The position offers a collaborative environment, working closely with various departments and suppliers, both domestic and international.

Responsibilities

• Confirm supplier incoming goods meet drawing/specification requirements through visual and dimensional inspection.
• Manage Change Points from the supplier to gain internal and customer approval for initial production parts.
• Lead sort activity for all supplier-related issues including supplied parts, work in process, and finished goods.
• Investigate potential supplier concerns on production equipment to validate supplied components.
• Communicate supplier issues to suppliers including concerns found, data collected, and sort/clean point activity requested.

Requirements

• 2 years in technical discipline or 2-year Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of computer systems and spreadsheets necessary to perform job duties.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Quality Systems (PPAP/IPPAAR part approval, CAPA corrective/preventive actions).
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), print interpretation.
• Knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Schematics and component part specifications.
• Work experience in the automotive industry, with emphasis on electro/mechanical devices.
• Knowledge of EV components such as inverters and motors.
• Experience dealing with suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills to prepare and present technical information to all levels of management and written.
• Analytical skills to understand product and process change points impact.
• Knowledge with problem-solving tools, such as 5P, 5-why, Fishbone, FTA, etc., with strong aptitude toward root cause analysis.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.