The Manger Supplier Quality will be based in Nashville, TN . In this position, you will report to the Sr. Director of Quality. You will have 3-5 direct reports. Full-time onsite presence 4 days a week with Friday's from home optional. This role supports development and implementation of quality system improvement globally for Electronic Parts. Manages the quality business system for their respective expertise, including direct management of staff in USA. Prioritizes activities between direct Nextracker quality employees or contract inspection services, as applicable, to ensure adherence to the quality management system and to provide direct support of:

Projects - Supporting the issue resolution process, as necessary, in the form of:

• 8 Discipline problem solving analysis
• Fault tree, 5 Why or Ishikawa root cause analysis, as appropriate,
• Six Sigma process improvement
• Research and experimental support for issue understanding or resolution
• Direct customer interaction as a subject matter expert to drive confidence in Nextracker.
• New Product Introduction (NPI),
• Ensure adherence to process requirements
• Own model control plans for component suppliers

New supplier qualifications include:

• Support supplier quality engineers with training and information to enable better site audits and surveillance activities.
• Seek opportunities to improve suppliers’ quality systems to reduce Nextracker’s warranty risk.
• Opportunities for Improvement.
• Track, analyze and publish appropriate monthly Quality metrics including knowledge of acceptable defective parts per million (DPPM) to escalate improvement based on data
• Understand and convey best-known practices to internal staff and external suppliers to minimize Nextracker’s risk of defective shipments, early life failure and warranty returns.
• Drives initiatives for change based on latest trends, knowledge and tools to support improving the quality management system and Nextracker’s business.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in quality/manufacturing engineering in a related industry experience required
• Master’s Degree is highly desirable
• Must have demonstrated experience in high paced startups, product development/commercialization
• 5-7+ years of experience in quality engineering in a related industry required
• 3-5 years in manufacturing / production management
• Analytical skills using Excel and SPC. Versed in problem solving techniques
• Experience in auditing manufacturing facilities, or processes
• Knowledge about GD&T tolerancing, AQL inspection, Zero defects philosophy
• Preferred experience in managing the following standards/requirements:
• ISO 13485/ISO 16949/ISO 9001/UL 1703/UL 2703/IEC 61215
• ISO/ASQ certified auditor/inspector
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
• Power BI
• Experience in Asia, and other low-cost supply chain regions
• Language: Fluent in English
• Travel: Up to 50% domestic travel may be required, occasionally international
• Work Visa: Authorized to work in United States

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company bonus
• Stock
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement