Supplier Quality Engineer

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AGCO is looking to hire candidates for the position of Supplier Quality Engineer. Assume functional responsibility for Supplier Quality Engineer with the ultimate goal to realize successful execution and deployment of AGCO’s supplier quality initiatives that drive process management including lean / 6 sigma, quality, cost, integration of suppliers, and information management with a World Class supply base. To enable the full quality capabilities and measures of AGCO incumbent suppliers as well as any emerging suppliers that can significantly contribute to AGCO’s strategic performance goals.  The candidate will be responsible for supporting all key aspects of supplier development and performance management regarding quality metrics and criteria inclusive of all dimensions of Suppliers performance in delivery quality.

The Supplier Quality Engineer will lead the quality development and management of the AGCO supply base for the designated Suppliers, Commodities and Region, through advanced techniques such as advance process management and lean / 6 sigma practices.  This also includes the execution of AGCO’s supplier performance system (ie. APEX), preparing and validating supplier and user information, creating supplier performance scorecards and reports, interpreting data / results and communicating supplier performance to senior management and supply chain commodity teams, working with key cross-functional stakeholders to mitigate risks, and ensuring effective implementation of systems, tools and methods.  The role must be a team-player and interface effectively with all levels of personnel and supplier management teams. The position must effectively and efficiently collaborate globally with Regional Supplier Quality teams, Global Purchasing, Local Purchasing, BCC Office and many additional functions that will depend on the World Class Supply base driven by the Supplier Quality Engineer to attain the necessary quality and performance levels that fulfill AGCO’s “Farmer First” vision.

The Supplier Quality Engineer requires a strong understanding and engagement with all AGCO (manufacturing sites, regions, business functions, roles, and responsibilities) to be able to operate effectively across functions, countries, and brands. The incumbent is expected to have experience in supplier development and supplier performance management, as well as excellent analytical skills to be able to understand the requirements and specifications for AGCO product. Furthermore, a strong project management capability in combination with entrepreneurial spirit is favored. This goes hand in hand with comprehensive tactical and operational supplier development expertise with robust manufacturing and lean-manufacturing experience, preferably in a multinational environment. The incumbent is willing and able to bring up topics proactively and resolve them with a limited amount of direction and leadership.

Your Impact

• Functional SQE for North America based AGCO Factories for remote scope activities and strategies to align with the local sites SQ initiatives.
• Primary focus will be on total PPAP ownership of designated components / parts for the NA projects and factories
• Achievement of all defined KPI targets for the Supplier Quality process that impact machine quality internally within the manufacturing plants and machine reliability externally.
• Implementation compliance of all suppliers to actively use the AGCO systems, tools, and supplier quality processes consistently
• Continuous coaching & training to all suppliers to improve their performance by analyzing and actioning feedback received from AGCO
• Collaborate with regional / manufacturing site based SQE personnel to assist in the resolution of Supplier Quality issues related to parts and/or components found to be non-compliant with agreed upon quality or design standards
• Work with regional / manufacturing site SQE personnel to resolve supplier performance issues that originate from the supplier quality area of the machine lifecycle to ensure root cause issues are resolved going forward.
• Work with global Purchasing team to ensure Company standards for quality are included in the supplier selection and maintenance process (supplier qualification, PPAP, ISIR, etc.).
• NPI and Resourcing - Part development

• Drive systematic APQP to meet project timeline and (AMPIP) PPAP requirements
• Help supplier to exceed "Fit, Form, Function" as well as reliability requirements while working with AGCO purchasing, manufacturing, and engineering teams

• Supplier Quality Management & Supplier Process improvement

• Continuously monitor and improve supplier quality performance (NCR, PPM, RFT)
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to avoid repeat failures
• Drive "Zero" defect approach within supply base and strive to exceed "Zero PPM" quality level

Your Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 8+years experience in quality management in a manufacturing environment
• 4 years’ experience in Durable Goods, Heavy Equipment and / or Agriculture industry
• Experience in a Multi-Cultural enterprise
• Specific functional experience in North America based operations
• Ideally 2-4 Years in a Supply Chain role
• Mastery over quality control & problem-solving techniques
• Must have advanced English written / oral communication skills
• Experience working with suppliers, leading supply chain quality improvement efforts
• Must have technical experience with one of the many industrial commodities & manufacturing processes
• Experience in successfully interfacing within a Global enterprise across multiple support sites and functions
• Strong presentation competency
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to drive change and compliance to a standard process across a functional team

Your Benefits

• GLOBAL DIVERSITY – Diversity means many things to us, different brands, cultures, nationalities, genders, generations – even variety in our roles. You make us unique!
• ENTERPRISING SPIRIT- Every role adds value. We're committed to helping you develop and grow to realize your potential.
• POSITIVE IMPACT – Make it personal and help us feed the world.
• INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES - You can combine your love for technology with manufacturing excellence – and work alongside teams of people worldwide who share your enthusiasm.
• MAKE THE MOST OF YOU – Benefits include health care and wellness plans and flexible and virtual work option……….

Your Workplace

AGCO is Great Place to Work Certified and has been recognized for delivering exceptional employee experience and a positive workplace culture.  We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruiting, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

Please note that this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, responsibilities, or benefits and may change at any time with or without notice.

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer