Job Description
Job Description
Key Responsibilities for this position
Provide supplier quality leadership, technical expertise, and project management of performance improvement initiatives for supporting North America and Europe NMI projects
Conduct Pre-technical and Technical reviews
Review FAI prior to approving with engineering and plant quality teams. Communicate to supplier once the FAI approved by Quality and / or engineering
Review quality requirement during initial supplier RFQ stage. Track FAI, 1st production lots and ensure process capability in place for critical features
Support and active participation in the Supplier Qualification process including provide internal quality technical expertise and evaluate and approve new supplier
Conduct supplier process audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continue improvement via statistic control such as CPK/PPK, GR & R, FMEA, etc. Resolve supplier related issues and nonconformance. Identify and manage risks from suppliers
Being active member in assigned new product development teams and assure suppliers process components to acceptable quality plans (ITP's), assist in development when needed
Verify and ensure the effectiveness of actions on CARs issued to supplier
Monitor monthly scorecard on quality performance for all critical suppliers in the region
Conduct supplier process audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continue improvement via statistic control such as CPK/PPK, GR & R, FMEA, etc. Resolve supplier related issues and nonconformance. Identify and manage risks from suppliers
Support supplier development projects to achieve quality and lead-time objectives
Build suppliers understanding of our requirements
Provide product training to supplier when needed.
Drive manufacturing and quality improvements within the existing and new supply base
Other Tasks Assigned As And When Required
Desired Educational Qualification
Bachelor degree and above, major in casting, machining or equivalent
Required
Technical Skills / Knowledge Required
Expertise in die-casting, sand casting, investment casting, machining, metallurgy, section IX welding, springs, stampings, and forgings are a plus. Ability to identify areas of opportunity, develop and implement plans and solutions ensuring continuous improvement
ISO auditor, 6-Sigma and working knowledge of quality control techniques i.e FMEA, SPC, DOE, Gage R&R
Knowledge on GD&T and able to read and interpret drawings, and CMM operations
Effective supplier relationship and internal stakeholder engagement, strong communication and influencing skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Visio. Strong presentation skills
