Senior Technical Specialist – SQE

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in China.

📋 Description

• Develop intricate suppliers and products that satisfy customer needs.

• Foster relationships with external suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders, including Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Engineering.

• Guide and mentor Cummins and Supplier Quality professionals.

• Assist in supply-base strategies and the selection of suppliers for components.

• Offer manufacturing consultation to suppliers to implement Right First Time processes.

• Utilize APQP, AIAG tools, and Cummins specialty tools to create zero-defect components.

• Spearhead complex product- and process-focused continuous improvement projects employing lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Perform supplier audits for risk mitigation, supplier readiness, and performance enhancement.

• Direct quality improvement plans and address complex supplier quality challenges through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification.

• Facilitate technical discussions, prepare quality status reports, and coordinate cross-functional supplier quality initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Typically 8 or more years of pertinent experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Product Engineering, Process Engineering, or Supplier Development.

• Extensive knowledge of supplier quality systems and methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, process capability, 7Step/8D, and structured root-cause analysis.

• Relevant experience with fuel systems, turbochargers, pumps, precision-machined parts, or other intricate mechanical components.

• Strong comprehension of precision machining, assembly processes, cleanliness control, functional testing, leak testing, and management of critical characteristics.

• Capability to assess supplier manufacturing capabilities, process controls, technical risks, quality systems, and production readiness.

• Experience in leading supplier development, new product introductions, localization, capacity expansion, dual sourcing, or supplier transfer projects.

• Proficient in leading APQP, design and process reviews, source release, PPAP, Safe Launch, supplier audits, and corrective action initiatives.

• Excellent project management, technical problem-solving, data analysis, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Proficient in written and spoken English.

• Willingness and ability to travel to supplier, manufacturing, and customer sites as required by business needs.

• A college, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific discipline is required.

• Preferred certifications include Certified Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, IATF 16949 Lead Auditor, VDA 6.3 Process Auditor, or PMP.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation eligible.

• Off-site remote work arrangement.

• Equal employment opportunity policy.