Supplier Quality Engineer

Conducts various audits with key suppliers and evaluate the risk. Takes lead role in evaluations of suppliers for conformance to Tokai Rika quality standards; Acts as a point of contact for suppliers to improve quality system and meet Tokai Rika quality standards. Interacts with internal Engineers, Managers, and Suppliers to investigate and analyze quality issues, verify countermeasures and follow up on issue resolution both internally and with suppliers; Applies knowledge of problem solving techniques and root cause analysis to resolve complex issues; Has good working knowledge of a wide variety of problem solving / quality tools and manufacturing process control items and mentors suppliers on correct application of these tools.