Supports the various daily plant quality meetings with a focus on supplied part quality issues.
Monitors supplier performance and report results to management.
Ensures proper execution of the various systems and procedures within the organization.
Develops and maintains an effective team who demonstrates effective communication, cooperation, critical thinking, project management, quality systems and improvement techniques, and negotiation skills.
Inspires and motivates the team. Manages performance, provides constructive and respectful feedback to encourage and enable performance excellence. Lead by example.
Evaluates team performance versus annual objectives; mentors and assists employees in achieving goals and objectives.
Orients, trains, and mentors staff to develop a successful team.
Establishes and maintains successful relationships with suppliers, design and development team, and regulatory departments.
Works with the commodity based Supplier Quality Engineers to provide as required supplier development and advanced problem solving support for targeted suppliers.
Ensures required supplier quality documentation is organized and retained according to corporate guidelines.
Works as a liaison between Operations, Quality and Reliability, Product Engineering and the supplier to resolve as delivered supplied part issues and to provide technical support.
Supports containment of supplied part quality issues across the various global manufacturing sites.
Supports investigation of supplier quality problems and coordinates implementation of effective and timely resolutions.
Provides as needed support for formal 8D problem solving containment, root cause and corrective action documentation.
Supports supplied part cost recovery requests from the various global manufacturing facilities.
Communicates supplier part quality issues.
Provides as needed support for various systems, including Supplier Quality Notification (SQN), SAP ERP and online PPAP's.
Performs special activities and assignments as requested.
Manages ongoing relationships and resolves conflicts as needed.
Develops, maintains, and adheres to corporate purchasing and supplier quality policies and procedures.
Maintains a physical presence in the workplace.
Key Performance Measures
Safety
Productivity
Quality
Responsiveness
Cost
Requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor's or Master's degrees in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Mathematics, or Management preferred.
People leadership experience preferred.
Oral and written communication skills - ability to communicate orally and in written format in cross-functional environments; including leadership.
Knowledge of statistical quality control techniques.
Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant processes.
Knowledge of gaging techniques and MSA.
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
Experienced with geometric design and tolerancing (GD&T).
Strong analytical capability where problems are complex.
Collaboration in a variety of work settings.
Experience with a variety of Purchasing / Global Supply Chain concepts.
Wide degree of creativity and latitude.
Knowledge of manufacturing or automotive quality standards.
Ability to organize, plan, document tasks, and prioritize work.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of AIAG standards - APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, and MSA.
Working knowledge of the automotive industry 8D problem solving tool.
Certified in various advanced problem solving skills - Six Sigma, Red X, Kepner Tregoe, or equivalent process
Benefits
The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company's discretion.Choice of medical plans with prescription coverageEmployer HSA contributionDental & Vision InsurancePaid Parental LeaveShort & Long-Term DisabilityOther voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance401K with generous Company match & contributionAccrued Paid Time Off12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating HolidayRobust employee wellness programTuition assistance programJob Description:Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Parental leave
Additional Information
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