Supplier Quality Engineer

TPI Kompozit Kanat Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş.

TPI is the largest U.S.-based independent manufacturer of composite wind blades for the high-growth wind energy market supporting global wind turbine manufacturers.TPI operates composite products manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

Our products excel where high strength, light weight and durability are required. TPI has over five decades of innovation and expertise in manufacturing large-scale composite structures of highest quality at a competitive total delivered cost to our customers. Our advanced composites manufacturing technology allows us to build near aerospace grade parts at industrial prices.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented engineerto join us as a “Supplier Quality Engineer” within Supply Chain Department. The role is based in Sasalı İzmir.

What will be decisive:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Material, Chemical,
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office applications
• Strong problem solving skills, Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of supplier quality, localization and project management (experience preferred)
• Knowledge of various quality system methodologies APQP4Wind, IMS, 8D, 5 Why’s, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, FMEA, PPAP, SPC etc.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, work well with diverse groups of people and be able to function independently
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and the ability to travel abroad

What will be your contributions:

• Leading the supplier evaluation period with cooperation of the engineering, quality and sourcing teams, according to TPI & Customer expectations and requirements,
• Leading the annual supplier audit plans through supplier performance criterias and results,
• Conducting the requirement analysis and providing the details of the project requirements to the people involved are the primary responsibilities of an engineer handling the localization projects
• Follow up the supplier performance, in terms of delivery, quality and contractual items. Being single point of contact to solve the major issues between the supplier and related departments,
• Leading the supplier development program, including safety, delivery, quality and cost aspects.
• Work with Purchasing to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented
• Maintain and update critical supplier audit system and schedule
• Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances
• Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply
• Develop long-term supplier relationships and generate and implement cost reduction ideas
• Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability.
• Drive “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base.