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Lead supplier approval and assess capabilities, risk, and process feasibility for new/existing parts
Support new product launches (first samples) and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D) on supplier quality issues
Monitor, report, and improve supplier quality performance; coordinate PPAP/quality documentation and supplier CAPA plans
Must-have skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Automation engineering
Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, measurement techniques, and inspection methods
Fluent written and spoken English; ability to work cross-functionally and drive continuous improvement
Experience with supplier audits, root cause analysis, CAPA, and data-driven quality improvements
Nice-to-haves
Experience applying Lean/Six Sigma, PFMEA, Poka-Yoke, and PFMEA in supplier contexts
Familiarity with control plans, PPEP, and production/quality systems; proficiency in quality data analysis
Location & work type: Full-time role; location not specified; involves on-site supplier visits and cross-functional collaboration; travel likely required depending on pr
Full Description
What will you do
Perform between Supplier Quality Assurance and Advanced Part Quality Planning
Work with Engineering, Industrialization and Technical teams to define part futures process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements
Lead the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks
Support new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards – first samples approval
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues (8D-mehtodology)
Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues. Collate and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain
Work with the supplier directly, create correction and preventive action plans to address process failures
Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities
Promote techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
Provide concise, complete and accurate documentation of inspection results relative to area of responsibility. In appropriate functional areas, this refers to supporting inspection and test status requirements defined by regulations, engineering product specifications or Control Plans, Production Part Evolution Process (PPEP) approval or product warrant submission
Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers
Monitor and report supplier product quality and performance
Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system.
Manage and coordinate supplier Parts Per Million (PPM), supplier problem solving on time, cost recovery and supplier warranty indicators
Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements
Lead quality audits and continuous improvement activities at the supplier
Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends.
What will make you successful
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering – Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Automation
Knowledge of quality and business systems
Quality AssuranceSupplier Quality AssuranceAdvanced Part Quality PlanningRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective ActionsLeanSix-SigmaProcess ImprovementDocumentationKey Performance IndicatorsProblem SolvingCollaborationContinuous ImprovementHealth Safety and Environmental RisksManufacturing ProcessesBenchmarkingmulti-location
Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), measurement techniques and inspection methods
Fluent English in both writing and speaking
A team player with sense of driving continuous improvement culture and predictive approach of doing
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