Supplier Quality Associate Engineer (Proterra Powered - Battery)

About the Role – You will:

• Plant Based Supplier Quality Resource supporting production of world class batteries.
• Manage escaping defects from vendors via the Non-Conformance process. This includes writing Non-Conformances and working directly with vendors to drive Root Cause and Corrective Actions.
• Manage Supplier Deviation Requests (SDR’s) by assisting in the controlled release of deviated parts from MRB and providing production awareness to the deviations.
• Manage the containment, inspection, and escalation of quality spills from Suppliers. Update production on the status of Corrective Actions.
• Host Suppliers coming on site to perform reworks and coordinate space to execute those reworks.
• Represent the Supplier Quality team during daily Material Review Board (MRB) reviews and daily GEMBA walks.
• Manage material being sent offsite to suppliers for rework or replacement.
• Place Purchase Order requests for sub-component parts that are damaged during production or material handling.
• Collaborate with inspectors on the priority of inspection regarding incoming development material, containment inspections, and sampling plans.
• Drive Continuous Improvement and development of processes for the newly launch battery manufacturing facility.

About Our Group:

• As strategic partners, the Quality team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us do great things for our company.
• We strive to provide the highest level service and support to our clients each and every day.
• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
• We treat each other with respect and always try to have a little fun every day!
• You will report to the Sr. Manager, Supplier Quality & Development.

About You:

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
• Strong time management, organizational and presentation skills.
• Sound judgment, good leadership, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English communication skills with a professional approach to understand and resolve technical and non-technical issues with suppliers.

Your Experience Includes:

• Internships or Projects within quality, manufacturing, or supplier quality engineering.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), ISO and TS standards
• Experience in working with battery-related components.
• Broad range of tooling, manufacturing process and workmanship standards experience across castings, printed circuit boards and other complex assemblies.
• Experience or education with best-in-class manufacturing practices (Lean Manufacturing, visual management, data collection, material utilization, employee engagement, cross-training, standard work, gage R&R, calibration, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and SPC software (i.e. Minitab)

Location: Greer, SC

Travel: 0-10%

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)