Approve new or changed materials by applying PPAP and APQP standards during the new product launches
Follow-up supplier APQP activities for smooth ramp-up
Provide input in commodity strategy and follow and develop established procedures and best practices
Evaluation of potential suppliers to make specific parts with proper equipment and quality processes
Carry out new supplier validation audits, include technical reviews and assessments
Lead supplier to meet established key performance indicators and milestones
Establish supplier development programs at respective suppliers with the assigned commodity and follow up corrective actions and results of those programs.
Lead cross functional problem solving activities at Supplier resulting in robust countermeasures
Support Supplier Quality Engineers in 8D follow-up related to specific suppliers and commodities
Contribute and ensure continuous improvement activities
Define necessary actions for early production containment.
Conduct Supplier Quality training at supplier to meet BW requirements
Requirements
Degree in related discipline
Fluent English both verbal and written
min. 4-5 years of manufacturing or Engineering experience in automotive sector and in Supplier Quality area
Strong training and or knowledge in one or more of the following areas; Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean Deployment and Value
Engineering / Value Analysis is Required
Knowledge in manufacturing problem solving (8-D Methodology) and manufacturing processes is Required
Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements including APQP and PPAP is Required