Support Purchasing in supplier selection by assessing and qualifying new suppliers.
Responsible for assessing and leading the implementation effort of supplier cost reduction initiatives.
Continuously improve suppliers' quality systems and implement programs to support suppliers' goal of reaching “self certification” thus reducing/ eliminating incoming inspection.
Support product launches utilizing the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process with emphasis on managing supplier activities and timing, in addition to maintaining the required documentation.
Support engineering in development of material specifications and identification of critical/significant characteristics as related to supplier product.
Provide supplier training and assistance in the development of Production Control Plans, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and other APQP and PTI supplier quality system requirements.
Initiate, review, and approve supplier Production Part Approval (PPAP) submissions.
Manage Supplier Deviation Requests and Supplier Request for Engineering Approval activities.
Perform supplier quality and process audits to ensure compliance to specified requirements.
Manage and maintain Supplier Corrective Action (SCAR) process by working with suppliers to resolve defective material issues, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
Develop, maintain, and issue Supplier Performance Scorecards
Manage and maintain Approved Supplier List, suppliers Quality Certification status, and special process assessments.
Manage and maintain Supplier Quality Manual
QUALIFICATIONS:
B.S. degree in engineering.
Minimum 3 years of supplier quality experience in a manufacturing environment
Prefer experience with automotive or heavy truck OEM's and/or Tier 1 supply base
Requires up to 15-20% travel, including international travel
Recuerda que ningún reclutador puede pedirte dinero a cambio de una entrevista o un puesto. Asimismo, evita realizar pagos o compartir información financiera con las empresas.