Overview
Detection & Investigation Quality Analyst Sr. Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA at PNC Financial Services Group
Are you a passionate Supplier Quality Engineer or Manager ready to take your career to the next level?
Are you passionate about driving quality excellence and ensuring top-tier supplier performance in the automotive industry? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where problem-solving, leadership, and innovation make a real impact? If so, we want YOU on our team!
As the Supplier Quality Manager (SQM), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our suppliers meet and exceed industry standards, driving continuous improvement, and supporting automotive programs.
At Western Diversified Plastics (WDP) we pride ourselves on delivering best-in-class products that make a difference. If you’re looking for a role that challenges you, inspires creativity, and rewards excellence, we want to hear from you! At Western Diversified Plastics (WDP), we transform engineering concepts into tomorrow’s automotive marvels.
What you will receive:
Competitive Wages
Excellent medical insurance
Dental and vision coverage
Paid life insurance and disability assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent company culture
What you will do:
Monitor and assess supplier performance, including risk evaluations, customer disruptions, premium freight, delivery, and PPM metrics on a quarterly basis.
Support the supplier selection process as part of the Product Development Team, ensuring alignment with quality and capacity requirements.
Conduct on-site and SSA audits for high-impact suppliers to verify compliance with quality standards and drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with SQEs to review supplier corrective action (CA) histories and ensure long-term performance improvements.
Collaborate with SQE – Special Projects Coordinator to ensure accurate management of supplier & sub-supplier special process assessments as well as supplier capacity planning.
Support sub-tier suppliers in program launches, including Automotive Launch Readiness Assessments and formal Run-at-Rate events for new product development.
Track and maintain supplier system certifications (Quality, EMS, etc.) to ensure ongoing compliance.
Ensure maintenance and accuracy of Approved Supplier List.
Coordination of Supplier Change/Deviation Requests with appropriate team members from Sales, Program Management, and Engineering teams.
Maintain and update the Supplier Requirements Manual as needed, while facilitating supplier awareness and acknowledgement to the requirements.
Conduct and report out on internal audits as assigned.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and take on additional responsibilities as needed to enhance internal and external customer satisfaction.
Required Knowledge & Skills
The Supplier Quality Manager must have a solid working understanding of the following:
Experience with APQP, PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, Gage R&R studies, GD&T, and SPC.
Knowledge and experience with IATF 16949, core tools, and Automotive Customer-Specific Requirements.
Proven experience conducting supplier audits.
Certified IATF 16949:2016 Lead Auditor certification is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, PowerPoint).
Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or related degree and/or demonstrated relevant work experience in supplier quality.
Western Diversified Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Detection & Investigation Quality Analyst Sr.
Company: PNC Financial Services Group
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
