8 - 16 Years Experience in Supplier Technical Engineering.
Own the supplier industrialization strategy for the domain: drive supplier evaluation for ranking & sourcing, approve audit criteria/evidence, and sign off final recommendations for nomination readiness.
Lead the APQP master plan end to end: secure DFM closure and robust process planning; approve Process Planning sign off, remove roadblocks, and lock controls for special characteristics.
Ensure gate delivery to SOP: verify complete PPAP evidence (MSA, Cp/Cpk, control plans, 8D), approve PPAP and PSW at SOP, and deliver first time right launches.
Own quality performance & ramp up: run at rate/capacity proofs, PPM reduction, TTR improvements, supplier recovery plans, and systemic capability uplift.
Govern technical changes up to SOP (design/process/tooling): maintain change logs & validations, ensure traceability, and support Make/Buy decisions with facts and risks.
Orchestrate interfaces with Centers of Competence/Engineering, Sourcing/SRM (governance, escalations), and Plant Quality; enforce data/system hygiene and compliance.
Lead and coach the STA team; own KPIs (PPAP FTR, PPM, TTR, launch issues/1000 units) and ensure adherence to standards and audit requirements.
