Job Description
Job Description
This is a key role in the GE Transportation, (a Wabtec company) Sourcing & Quality organizations & is accountable for:
Achieving Supplier Quality goals (PPAP execution , NCMR reduction , SCAR , Audits etc) for assigned supplier base , commodity or manufacturing shops. Provide seamless shop support to manufacturing shops for any supplier quality issues reported by driving containment plans and implementing corrective actions at suppliers . Contributing to growth plans with existing & new suppliers. Contributing to continually improve supplier quality performance of existing suppliers . Working in a boundary-less manner with diverse teams to achieve the above results Assist Tier-I supplier for Sub-Tier supplier selection and qualification.
Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities
The incumbent has to develop & maintain objectives to achieve the following responsibilities:
- Accurate & rigorous evaluation of current and potential suppliers using multiple tools
- On-time execution of New Component Introduction (PPAP) projects
- Maintain & upgrade product & process quality at suppliers
- Drive & ensure compliance to supplier facing processes (Audits, PPAP, SCARs, SDRs, etc)
- Identify & qualify new products & suppliers in the region to drive growth
- Collaborate with other functions as required to execute PPAP projects
- Provide seamless shop support to ensure right quality product delivered to Customer.
- Implement containment and corrective action plan for any supplier NCMR in manufacturing or service shops.
- Work beyond boundaries to support Global plants, SISCO's and active participation in various Global Tech forums to represent India region
The Details Of The Key Processes Are
- New Supplier Evaluation / on boarding: Rigorously execute the supplier evaluation process including quality & compliance audits/assessments to ensure that only appropriately qualified suppliers are taken through the process. Work with sourcing/commodity team to meet business objectives of new supplier addition.
- Production part approvals: Have a sound understanding of the following: Drawings, specifications, PPAP Process, applicable tools (FMEA, GR&R, Control plans, Sampling, Capability studies, etc.) Understand & use tools rigorously to mitigate risk of non-conformant product from shipping from a supplier's facility. Train & drive suppliers to use our tools & upload objective evidence of PPAP step closure. Work closely with Engineering team to ensure adequate understanding of product risks & severities of failure. Lead robust root cause analysis & corrective actions as required. Work closely with Sourcing team to ensure PPAP timelines are adhered to & stated capacity is established
- Conduct regular Global and local Non confirming parts review, drive containment and segregation with Supplier and drive Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions to ensure right quality of parts offered to Manufacturing shop
- Audits (Process, Product, Quality systems, SRG/Compliance, Eyes always Open): Obtain a sound understanding of Wabtec expectations on audits. Conduct audits in keeping with good practices & publish professional reports in the appropriate system. Identify & communicate best practices/risks Work with supplier & other stakeholders to close findings & improve supplier processes
- Problem-solving: Monitor Defects/DMRs/Feedback for suppliers to identify any existing problems Use DMAIC methodology to identify & eliminate root cause sustainably on appropriate system
- Participate in planning of supplier quality activities, share knowledge with team, training, etc.
All these responsibilities will need to be discharged in consultation with Supplier Quality Leader, other SQE's & Sourcing team and appropriate shop quality teams.
Qualifications/Requirements
The candidate shall be a Graduate in Mechanical /Production / Metallurgical Engineering from a reputed institute & shall have a sound academic record.
The candidate shall have between 10 - 15 years of experience working in a similar profession & industry. (candidates with lesser experience may be considered with appropriate adjustment in role).
He/She needs to have a sound understanding of contemporary manufacturing, control and inspection technologies in the following product groups/commodities. Expertise would necessarily include first hand work in these areas.
Fabrication: Light to heavy steel fabrication including welding
Ability to understand & support supplier proposals on fixture design, process & equipment selection, operations & procedures, welder certification & qualification, designing & validating measurement systems for attribute & variable measurement systems. Detail understanding of various welding codes ex. AWS , EN, ANSI , ISO etc and NDT techniques . Experience of qualifying welding and painting process , NDT processes for light and heavy steel fabrications, Welding process and NDT Inspection certification will add on advantage.
Machining: Processing parts using conventional & modern equipment
Ability to understand & support supplier proposals on fixture design, process & equipment selection, operations & procedures, operator certification & qualification, Designing & validating measurement systems for attribute & variable measurement systems. Good understanding of GD&T , latest measurement techniques (hands on experience preferred )
Here is a list of attributes which are key to success in this role:
Strong understanding of various quality tools used to manage supplier quality Effective oral and written communication & business correspondence & procedure-writing skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to clearly articulate and communicate to internal/external stakeholders Effective Strong spoken and written English communications skills Proven project management and process improvement ability Change agent with the ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization across functions Strong PC and data management skills
Desired Characteristics
- Prior work experience in a similar work environment
- Knowledge of destructive & non-destructive testing methods in all of the above areas
- Candidates with certifications in technology, quality systems, audit or testing areas can be preferred based on relevance of certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred (Wabtec Employees only).
- Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily
Additional Information
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Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
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