Supplier Quality Development Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for managing and developing dedicated suppliers ( electro,- mechatronics, plastics) monitoring and assuring the defined quality level of purchased parts in serial production phase (after Gate 7) SOP

Main Tasks

• Review regularly (at least one time per month) performance from the assigned suppliers based on Vendor Rating System results and supplier KPI performance
• By applying the pareto-rule, understand, prioritize and take action on the highest complaints in terms of rejected parts / ppm with the SQA-employees from the affected M+H plants
• Responsible for continuous improvement of the assigned suppliers, initiates and manages improvement programs
• In case of escalations, ensures immediate and sustainable elimination of the supplier caused failures
• Plans and executes potential analysis acc.to the VDA 6.3 standard to evaluate new suppliers, locations and technologies, incl. monitoring of the defined actions
• Plans and executes process audits at external suppliers acc. to the VDA 6.3 standard, incl. monitoring of the defined actions (serial production phase)
• Has the authority and the responsibility to stop any process or product delivery in case of a non-conformance of customer expectations, safety or environmental risks, etc. in alignment with responsible Material Group Manager and the concerned M+H sites
• Organizes Top Focus Supplier Meetings together with Purchasing and ensures, that the defined actions will be implemented as agreed with the supplier
• Supports Technical Change Management in case of supplier relocation activites
• Supports Advance Supplier Quality Engineers with the supplier APQP-process

Your Profile

• Technical education (Bachelor, Master, Dipl.Ing.)
• Mechatronics with main focus on electronics, sensors and actuators with experience in production of electro and plastic parts
• Certified process auditor according to VDA 6.3 standard for potential and serial suppliers evaluation
• Extensive practical experience in the area of Supplier Development and Industrial Engineering within the automotive industry for Mechatronic / Electronical Components (at least 5 years for SQE/SQD) with special focus at e-pump, Heaters incl. sub-components like PCB, PTC, plastics.
• Deep knowledge of problem solving tools, as well as quality and statistical methods, like 8D, PDCA, 5W2H, Ishikawa, FTA, APQP, PPAP, FMEA
• Deep understanding of Customer Specific Requirements, as well as ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Good communication skills, conflict ability, strong cost awareness, assertiveness, analytical approach
• Professional knowledge of IATF 16949, Knowledge about ISO 14001
• Fluent business English skills in both written and speaking
• Mastery of MS-Office tools and good knowledge about SAP (QM/MM)
• Practial experience in moderation, presentation and executing of training activities
• Flexiblity for strong portion of national and international business trips

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