Overall, Job Purpose: Responsible for delivering all aspects of the Supplier Operations Quality Assurance function on an on-going basis in line with the Quality Management System and Quality Policy to ensure that the business’ products and services are fit for purpose and meet customer expectations
- Support in supplier development strategy, designing the metrics for the function and supplier performance.
- Carry out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP).
- Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.
- Test & evaluate all local parts manufacture processes with localization Dep, including the approval cycle of local parts and validation process.
- Manage the Supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Manage customer PPM (Parts per Million), supplier PPM, supplier problem solving on time, cost recovery and supplier warranty indicators.
- Where appropriate work with the supplier directly, create corrective action plans to address process failures.
- Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues.
- Lead quality audits for suppliers.
- Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management System (IATF 16949/ISO9001)
- Support regular inspection meetings with representatives from appropriate departments to establish an action plan for improving build quality.
Proven work experience as a Quality Assurance Specialist or similar roleWorking knowledge of tools, methods and concepts of quality assuranceEducational Requirements: Bachelor of EngineerSpecial Certification or Training Required: TQM ,lean,6 sigma and IATF 16949Solid knowledge of relevant regulatory standardsExcellent command of EnglishExcellent data collection and analysis skillsStrong attention to detail