Supplier Quality Engineer

? To create, maintain up-to-date and release, in a timely manner, an Open Issue List for each project and / or supplier (Project follow-up).

? To track any delays and issues in the Supplier’s process development and product conformity and ensure all analysis and recovery action plans are released and updated in a timely manner to avoid any delay in the PPAP submission date.

? To report immediately to his direct manager and functional manager any risk (Quality, Delay, Capacity, etc ) on the projects he is responsible for and propose solutions.

? To develop and implement incoming inspection together with the receiving plant if a supplier cannot ensure that their process is under control before serial production.

? To carry out system and process audits (VDA

6.

3) at the suppliers' with reference to ISO 9001 and additional requirements specific to the customer and the company and also with reference to IATF 16949 and ISO

14001.

? When necessary to perform other assignments in his/her sphere of qualifications and work.

? Ensure accuracy of input into jaggaer for SQ activities

? To solve problems and to monitor corrective measures on escalations level 2/3. All information regarding the concern shall be handed over from the responsible plant Supplier Quality Engineer.

? Prepare presentations on level 3 proposals for de-escalation to appropriate forum

? To participate and support purchasing nomination activity (eg SBA meetings)

? To assure that the Supplier Quality Manual are approved and implemented by all suppliers. To escalate any disagreements until resolved.

Requirements:

Education:

Technical engineer.

Training in quality assurance, further training in measuring engineering, print interpretation, tolerances of form and position and training in auditing.

VDA

6.3 Certified Auditor,

Auditor for IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 is considered additional qualification

Practical experience:

At least five years’ experience in manufacturing industry, preferably in production engineering or quality engineering.

Languages:

Have a good command of written and spoken English. Further linguistic skills are considered an additional qualification.

Special requirements:

Reporting Knowledge of KA procedures (especially KBD-NPI / PIP)

Supplier process audits (1st and 2nd party auditor) VDA

6.3

Relevant quality tools and techniques (APQP, PPAP, root cause analysis, 8D, etc...)

Computer skills including MS Office

High degree of personal integrity and confidence

Good conflict management skills

Facilitation skills with a high focus on solutions

Frequent travel as required