Engineer-Quality Supplier

Job Description

Job Description

Special requirements / qualification profile

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working in the position in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry

Proficiency :

• Knowledge of measurement technology
• Practical experience in quality management in the automotive supplier industry, as well as audit experience (VDA 6.3 process audit)
• Knowledge of measurement technology
• Product / technology knowledge
• Good level of English, other foreign languages (French / Spanish) desirable
• IT knowledge (Office, SAP R3, ... )
• Assertive
• Communication / teamwork

Organizational classification

Higher level function :

Supplier Quality Superintendent

Subordinate function :

Representative for :

Supplier Quality Assurance

Represented by (function) :

Supplier Quality Assurance

Objective of the position

Through the planning, processing, monitoring, and coordination of all quality-related activities in the product development phase tool-specific purchased parts should be of the required product quality, the required quantity and made available at the required date.

Main duties

• Active implementation of the PGF Maturity Level Milestone system together with the project purchasing and review of the implementation measures at the suppliers site
• Performance of process analysis and process improvements as regards quality and logistics processes at the supplier
• Performance of the advanced quality planning for tool-specific purchased parts incl. status reporting
• Support and critical accompaniment of the activities for the preparation and compilation of the documents for process and product release (PPAP / initial sampling) by the supplier
• Evaluation and release of the documents for process and product release (PPAP / initial sampling according to VDA)
• Use of modern quality assurance tools appropriate to the situation (8D assessments, Poka-Yoke workshops, etc.)
• Support and / or critical accompaniment of the problem handling process at the suppliers
• Care of suppliers / purchased parts :
• Implementation of production test runs at the suppliers
• Supplier visits in connection with samples
• Contact with suppliers for fault correction for NOK diagnosis, coordination of corrective measures to be taken at key suppliers
• Collection of statements from suppliers
• Plausibility check of the 8D reports from suppliers with repeat failures
• Proper documentation of processes, reports and documents
• Advanced quality planning specialist for purchased parts in the SMP projects
• The success of the activities of the SQA is a key building block in order to ensure customer satisfaction
• Specialist for the supplier development of SMP key suppliers
• Compliance with the prescribed procedures and instructions in the corporate policies
• Ensuring a high level of supply quality by regular quality monitoring of purchased parts

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Special responsibility

• On the basis of the available supplier complaints should by definition, implementation and review of sustainability active measures be defined at the suppliers, which ensure an error-free supply.
• The activity requires a high level of assertiveness, reliability, confidentiality, commitment and willingness to accept responsibility.

A well-groomed appearance, acceptance inside and outside the company and willingness for self-development and ongoing training are required.

• In addition, the task requires deployment at different locations and also requires a high degree of resilience, willingness to travel and decision-making abilities in cross-functional teams
3 days ago