Responsible for ensuring that suppliers continue to develop and implement best practice that emphasize defect prevention.
Provide support to the production lines on issues related to quality of raw material – Material out of specification, material with a poor performance in the line, etc.
Coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and review their proposed plans (example - 8D’s, control plans, FMEA’s, process flow diagrams, etc.).
Track supplier performance based on quality scores – supplier incidences and PPM’s.
Support PPAP and APQP activities with new suppliers or new parts/processes from existing suppliers – Launch of new projects, re-sourcing activities, eSCR’s, etc.
Report all activities and matters relating to supplier performance; Assess supplier qualifications including training and certifications.
Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends that concern product quality; Perform root cause analysis, coordinate, and conduct specialized testing and measurement, and resolve problems.
Follow the localization plan in collaboration with nominated local suppliers.
Oversee investigations for complex parts claims.
Collaborate with the Supplier & assembler quality teams to ensures that the quality standards are being met.
Assist with the quality improvement activities within the different Production Departments.
Audit supplier’s factories to check the manufacturing process and solve any quality issues.
Assists with the implementation, development and evaluation of the tooling and samples manufacturing preparations.
Work with engineers to develop and validate local part technical standards.
Qualifications:
o Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial Engineering or any related field with 4 to 6 years’ experience
o Analytical with problem solving, strong communication skills to lead blue collar with the ability to form and maintain good relationships in a cross-functional environment.
o Very Good Working knowledge of MS Office – specially Excel & Access.
o Strong interpersonal, negotiation and good situational management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities & works well under pressure with results oriented.
o Good team player, self-motivated, assertive, resilient who welcomes change.
o SAP and WMS Knowledge is an advantage.