Supplier Quality Manager Job

Requisition Summary

This position will provide Supplier Quality Management support to all PACCAR North America Plants and Divisions.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Work closely with assigned suppliers to drive for effective corrective and preventive action activities as they relate to PACCAR quality and warranty requirements.
• Evaluate new and current suppliers’ capability to meet PACCAR quality and warranty.
• Function as primary interface between suppliers and plant operations to deliver rapid and effective resolution of assigned suppliers’ quality issues and improve overall performance to PACCAR.
• Function as primary interface between suppliers and PACCAR purchasing, engineering, materials, and plant operations to ensure on-time supplier PPAP, manage supplier APQP activities as assigned, and deliver rapid and effective resolution of assigned suppliers’ new product launch activities.
• Support assigned suppliers’ timely and comprehensive reporting to PACCAR management on quality concerns.
• Support timely and complete reporting of supplier program launch readiness and progress toward program objectives.
• Work closely with assigned suppliers to assure understanding and compliance with PACCAR supplier quality requirements and guidelines.
• Participate in global Supplier Quality process standardization teams.
• Deliver on assigned continuous improvement activities.
• Approximately 20-50% travel depending on business conditions.

Skills / Competencies

• Self-motivated, results oriented, and ability to work with minimal supervision a must
• Ability to influence others and manage conflict across functional and corporate boundaries
• Experience in commercial vehicle/automotive quality engineering and product manufacturing
• Working knowledge of IATF16949 and ISO 9001:2018 methodologies
• Strong working knowledge of APQP
• Strong working knowledge of DOE, SPC, GD&T, and Corrective Actions Processes
• Demonstrated problem solving ability gained through at least 3-5 years of progressively complex quality situations
• Proficient in quality methods used to achieve best-in-class product and process performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated drive to complete assignments on time, deliver requirements and meet goals
• Strong working knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean

Education

• Bachelor degree required, preferably in Engineering or another technical discipline.

• Applicants with a four-year degree in a non-engineering or technical discipline will be considered if they possess at least five years’ experience in a related field.

TRAINING/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings

• Experience in purchasing, product or process engineering

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, metal stamping, casting, machining or complex assembly

• Six Sigma/Lean Training Certification

• American Society for Quality – CMQ/OE, CQE, CQA, or CSQP Certification

Paccar Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education 
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.