Tokai Rika Group
Supplier Quality Engineer
About this role
This role focuses on managing supplier quality and compliance through audits, risk assessment, and collaborative problem-solving. The engineer acts as a liaison between the company and suppliers to ensure adherence to quality standards while applying advanced analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement.
What you'll do
- Conduct supplier audits and evaluate quality risk exposure
- Lead supplier evaluations for conformance to Tokai Rika quality standards
- Serve as primary contact for suppliers on quality system improvements
- Investigate and analyze quality issues, verify corrective actions, and track resolution
- Apply root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies to complex quality challenges
- Mentor suppliers on proper use of quality and manufacturing control tools
What they're looking for
- Supplier quality management and auditing
- Root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques
- Quality tools and statistical process control
- Risk assessment and evaluation
- Internal and external communication
- Manufacturing process knowledge
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Quality standards and compliance (ISO, automotive standards)
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Tokai Rika Group
Tokai Rika Group supplies automotive components and systems, with roles focused on ensuring product quality and reliability. The company is hiring Quality Engineers and Quality Resident Engineers to manage warranty issues, conduct root cause analysis, and collaborate with customers and internal teams to prevent recalls and resolve quality problems.
View all jobs at Tokai Rika GroupLikely interview questions
- Describe your experience conducting supplier audits and how you've identified quality risks in past roles.
- Walk us through a time you used root cause analysis to resolve a complex quality issue with a supplier.