Supply Quality Engineer

AESC is looking to add a Supply Quality Engineer to our team in Smyrna, TN.

• Full-Time
• On-site

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment.

We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for AESC is accountable for leading and managing suppliers through advanced quality planning and process development to ensure high operational efficiency, robust industrialization, and capable manufacturing processes that meet AESC quality and capacity requirements.

This role requires close collaboration with internal and external Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing teams to ensure appropriate designs, suppliers, and manufacturing processes are selected, validated, and refined from early development through launch and into production.
As a key driver of supplier performance, the SQE leads root cause analysis and structured problem-solving efforts, drives process improvements, and ensures deployment of best practices and lessons learned across programs. The SQE serves as the technical expert for the manufacturing processes and technologies associated with battery system components.

The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position

• The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position
  • Lead and contribute to Cross Functional Audit, Risk Assessment, considering customer-specific requirements, including warranty terms and consequences, and project requirements.
  • Leads Process/Product/QMS audits, capacity analysis, and capability assessments on suppliers.
  • Lead and review APQP and PPAPs from suppliers in conjunction with a cross-functional, inter-departmental team
  • Prepares and submits supplier scorecards while coordinating thorough action plans for poor performers
  • Provides corrective actions (CA) as it relates to supplier 8
    
    Ds and Parts Inspection Requests (PIRs)
• • Identifies and leads potential improvements to department processes, systems, and tracking processes to achieve departmental KPIs
  • Works with suppliers to continuously improve performance, controls, and compliance as it relates to IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3. Recommends technical advice and guidance to suppliers to improve supplier quality
  • Aids in the development and standardization of a global Supplier Quality Manual and SQ document base
  • Provides valuable insight to the Quality Assurance department and the company as a whole
• • Addresses supplier quality concerns and ensures countermeasures are made in a timely manner
  • Cooperates with operations departments regarding investigations and resolutions of chronic or severe supplier quality problems and implements actions to eliminate further occurrences.
  • Lead continuous efforts to reduce the occurrence of the top warranty field issues
  • Contributor to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth
  • Conducts job functions with minimal guidance and follow-up