Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions for the utility sector. Offering one of the broadest portfolios, we deliver innovative and flexible solutions to help utilities solve their complex challenges in Smart Metering, Grid Edge Intelligence and Smart Infrastructure. With sales of USD 1.4 billion in FY 2020, Landis+Gyr employees approximately 5,000 people in over 30 countries across five continents, with the sole mission of helping the world manage energy better. More information is available at Landis+Gyr website landisgyr.eu. For our offices located in Corinth, Greece, Landis+Gyr is currently seeking to fill the position of:

Supplier Quality Engineer

Purpose and Objective

• Responsible to promote the development, qualification, and management of suppliers in order to achieve supplier performance KPI’s and ensure defect free material supplied to L+G manufacturing aligned with on-time delivery
• Develop plans and manage Green Belt Level quality process improvement activities
• Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Apply fundamental quality standards and procedures for processing materials into partially finished or finished products at subcontractors
• Maintain, present, and act upon subcontractor quality metrics

Key Performance Indicators

Drive the successful achievement of all relevant KPIs:

• Supplier Rolled Thru-put Yield (RTY)
• Supplier PPM Performance
• SCAR TAT
• Management of Blocked Inventory Dollars
• Complete and Timely PPAP Submission/Review

All planned and agreed supplier audits are performed on time and all Findings/Observations are managed to closure per schedule.

Key Areas of Responsiblity

• Act as a technical liaison with the contract manufacturers for product quality. This includes participating in direct supplier communications, on-site/remote audits, review and management of supplier metrics, quality issue resolution, and any other items that directly relate to product quality.
• Work seamlessly across applicable departments to ensure full visibility of process and potential critical issues and drive effective solutions, if needed trigger escalation process.
• Understand and clearly define problems, collect fundamental data, establish facts, recommend actions, and drive for resolution at the source.
• Facilitate/Execute root cause analysis as required.
• Responsible for monitoring and reacting to fundamental quality data created from implemented manufacturing quality plans at the subcontractors.
• Create and present necessary reports to manage supplier KPIs and other quality initiatives.
• Utilize quality tools and techniques such as PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, DMAIC, Six Sigma, pareto analysis, Ishikawa diagrams, Cpk, SPC, and 8D/SCAR/CAPA for continuously improving the supplier’s manufacturing processes.
• Assist workers engaged in receiving, measuring, and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability.
• Conduct Supplier Audits/Vendor Assessments and manage findings/observations to closure.
• Train/Support suppliers in Landis+Gyr PPAP requirements.
• Drive supplier PPAP submissions associated with NPI, ECO and supplier transfers (PPAP Quality Plan, Define requirements, Review, and Approve).
• Lead cross-functional Trend Management efforts to address top supplier induced issues through on-going continuous improvement activities such as: Kaizen, Six-Sigma, Lean, etc.
• Actively participate in MRB disposition for applicable suppliers and lead RMA efforts with that supplier.
• Responsible for review and approval of applicable ECO’s/Deviations.
• Actively contribute to effective communication to customers as required.
• Must be willing to travel as required approximately 15% of time.
• Any other specific work activity assigned by manager.
• Work according to the I.M.S.  (Integrated Management System) which includes ISO 9K, 18K, 14K, 27K and 22301 as applicable.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Six-Sigma Green Belt Tool Competency
• Capable of reading and understanding technical documents
• Strong understanding of statistics as related to manufacturing process control: Control Charts, Cpk, SPC, MiniTab 6-Pack
• Strong knowledge in Lean, Six-Sigma, DMAIC, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, 8D, CAPA, SCAR, Gage R&R
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes: PCBA, Molding, Stamping, Die Cast, Assembly, Testing, others
• Knowledge of measurement tools and techniques (vernier, height gage, optical comparator, multimeter, LCR, gages, oscilloscope, CMM, 3D Scan, etc.)
• Knowledge and ability to perform root cause analysis at raw material, sub-assembly, assembly levels for mechanical/electrical products
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive to final resolution
• GD&T/IPC-A-610 as applicable
• ESD Control
• Auditor
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• ISO standards and procedures
• VDA, Vendor Assessments, Process Auditing
• Continuous Improvement projects, methods, tools
• Understanding requirements and specifications
• Self-Starter – Ability to work independently
• Proactive
• Leadership
• Continuous Improvement Leader
• Capable of using Microsoft Office (Power Point & Excel) & MiniTab
• Excellent spoken and written communication

  If you have the drive and enthusiasm to accept this challenge and to work in a very dynamic, cross functional and international environment, we are looking forward to meeting you.

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