Supplier Quality Engineer
About our client
The Husqvarna Group is the world’s largest producer of chainsaws, lawn mowers and other petrol-powered
garden equipment such as trimmers and leaf blowers, as well as one of the world’s largest producers of
garden tractors. Husqvarna is also one of the world’s largest producers of cutting equipment for the
construction and stone industries.
The product offering comprises equipment for both consumers and professional users. Yearly net sales is
USD 4,1 billion and the average number of employees is 15,500. Husqvarna’s shares are quoted on
Stockholm Stock Exchange. In 2008, Husqvarna acquired Jenn Feng Outdoor Products operations and
established Husqvarna (China) Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd. This business accounts for approximately
100 MUSD and 1000 employees. The primary role of this company is to provide the group with a low cost
production basis for opening price points finished products targeted to the consumer segment. Also, the
factory has developed a direct business-to-business relationship with OEM customers located primarily in USA
and Europe.
Who we are looking for
For this position, we are looking for someone who has:
Thorough working knowledge of quality systems methods and quality engineering practices (APQP,
FMEA, MSA, SPC,PPAP, Root Cause Analysis, Lean manufacturing concepts, etc.)
Demonstrated experience in performing assessments of new and existing suppliers
Strong planning, organization, analytical, and problem solving skills
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, listening, negotiation, consulting).
Knowledge and experience with software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office) including presentation and
database application
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Job description
As Supplier Quality Engineer, your responsibilities are to:
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Be responsible for establishing, maintaining and improving the OEM suppliers quality assurance and
development system
Conduct Husqvarna OEM suppliers FSQA audit and drive OEM suppliers to improve audit non-conformity
items and close them on time
Guide suppliers in OEM projects APQP and PPAP activities mile stone review (such as EP, MP &SOP,
etc.) at supplier site, make sure all of the open issues were closed before project move to next stage
Attend weekly conference call with global project/SQE team on project progress, APQP, PPAP, quality
issues and supplier improvement status review
Support OEM suppliers quality issues solving and 8D reports, communicate with global SQEs and
suppliers to clearly understand quality issues and work with supplier to identify true root cause, take
containment, preventive actions and to follow up to make sure they are closed on time
Review OEM suppliers manufacturing process to make sure they are following control plans and identify
potential risks to ask suppliers take necessary preventive/poka-yoka actions in advance. Review OEM
suppliers’ quality performance and drive them to achieve Husqvarna PPM target
Work with Husqvarna global SQEs/project engineers for OEM suppliers visiting and drive supplier to
improve issues and close them on time
Manage internal customer relationships and coordinate with Commodity Management and Advanced
Purchasing the selection, assessment and approval of supplier and parts.
Work with suppliers and related company department to achieve all individual KPIs.
Requirements
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Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant discipline
Minimum 10 years of experience working with OEM suppliers’ quality related topics and manufacturing
engineering experience in relevant area.
Have good working experience on two or four stroke engine, electrical garden products manufacturing
and test process.
Possession of recognized qualification in quality engineering, audit processes and relevant certifications
(e.g. Six Sigma) is of a clear advantage
With professional knowledge or background on mechanical or related field. Understand and familiar with
manufacturing process on die-casting, stamping, punching, welding, forging, sintering, heat treatment,
machining those areas and quality control is of a clear advantage
Quality assurance, supplier development, and general manufacturing engineering experience is of a clear
advantage
Fluency in English is required (written and oral), other language is an advantage
No problem in Mandarin, both quick writing and reading
Other information
Location: Shanghai
Contact: For inquiries and to apply, please contact career@growhr.com