• Supplier Quality Manager

    Komatsu (Longview, TX)


    Supplier Quality Manager

     

    Date: Apr 11, 2025

    Location:

    Longview, TX, US, 75603

     

    Req ID: 32702

     

    Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

     

    Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

     

    Job Overview

     

    We are seeking aSupplier Quality Managerto oversee supplier quality management, ensuring compliance with quality standards and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. This role will lead a team of Senior Supplier Quality Engineers and oversee Receiving Inspection processes to maintain high-quality incoming materials and supplier performance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.

     

    Key Job Responsibilities

     

    Supplier Quality Management and Development

     

    + Lead and mentor a team ofSupplier Quality Engineersto drive supplier excellence.

    + Develop and implement supplier quality strategies to reduce defects, improve reliability, and ensure compliance with company standards.

    + Establish and maintain supplier quality performance metrics, driving accountability and improvement initiatives.

    + Partner with Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to qualify new suppliers, manage audits, and support supplier development.

    + Driveroot cause analysis (RCA)and corrective actions for supplier-related non-conformances, implementing sustainable long-term solutions.

     

    Receiving Inspection & Material Quality Oversight

     

    + OverseeReceiving Inspectionprocesses to ensure incoming materials meet quality requirements before integration into production.

    + Define and optimize inspection plans, sampling strategies, and testing requirements.

    + Implementrisk-based inspectionstrategies, leveraging supplier history and data analytics to optimize efficiency.

    + Ensure proper measurement systems are in place to verify incoming material conformance.

     

    Additional Information

     

    Process Improvement & Compliance

     

    + Leadsupplier quality improvement initiatives, including Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects.

    + Collaborate with suppliers to enhanceprocess control and standardizationto reduce variation and defects.

    + Ensure compliance withISO 9001, or other applicable quality standardsfor supplier management.

    + Perform supplier audits and drive quality system improvements based on audit findings.

     

    Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

     

    + Serve as the primary liaison betweenSuppliers, Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teamsto resolve supplier-related issues.

    + Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on supplier-relateddesign changes, material qualifications, and process validation.

    + Lead supplier business reviews, drivingcontinuous improvement goals and corrective action plans.

    + Provide training and mentorship to the supplier quality team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

    Qualifications/Requirements

    Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

     

    + Education & Experience:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field (preferred) with5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Quality.

    + OR an Associate degree in a technical field with8+ years of relevant experiencein supplier quality management, auditing, or inspection.

    + ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) is a plus.

    + Supplier Management & Leadership: Proven experience in supplier development, audit management, and leading supplier quality teams.

    + Receiving Inspection & Material Quality: Experience in inspection planning, statistical sampling, and material verification processes.

    + Quality Standards & Compliance: Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, or similar quality management systems.

    + Process Improvement & Data Analysis: Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, and problem-solving methodologies.

     

    Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

     

    Nearest Major Market:Longview