ADVANCED SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER III

Job Overview

Ensures supplier compliance with quality standards and specifications through audits, inspections, and corrective actions.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities: 
    Owner of the APQP / PPAP Process with Suppliers. 
    Performs Technical and Feasibility review.
    Key Quality Contact on projects since gate 2 till exiting Safe Launch period.
    Involved on sourcing decisions and participate on sourcing meetings.
    Defines QIP Criteria for incoming inspection along with IQE.
    Responsible for Safe launch definition and tracking at Suppliers.
    Responsible for Run @ Rate events at suppliers.
    Early involvement with supplier to review Feasibility Study.
    Follow TE LEANPD process on supplier for new components.
    Involved on measurement correlation with supplier whenever required.
    Responsible for the Complaint Handling / Problem Solving (8D’s) / Chargeback process since gate 2 till exiting Safe Launch period.
    If desired might participate on New Supplier Assessments
    Responsible for application and compliance of Lessons Learned documents before SOP with support of STE
    Responsible for Reversed FMEA (R-FMEA) execution at Supplier as applicable.
    Ensure traceability.
    Supports other region’s PPAP / APQP activities when geographically convenient.

Requirements 
    B.S. degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or related field 
    3 years’ experience in the supplier APQP process in Automotive Industry.
    Knowledge on VDA 6.3., IATF16949, ISO 14000 and other Automotive Standards. 

Specific qualification, knowledge and skills.  
    Demonstrated skills in a matrix environment
    Working Knowledge on specific product and process as required (e.g. Molding, Stamping, PAB/PCBA…)
    Be familiar with the tools related to supplier APQP process, including but not limited to APQP, PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R@R and 8D’s.
    Ability to work across cultures and countries effectively.
    Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools
    Process Auditor Skills is a plus
    SAP basic knowledge
    Knowledge in GD&T and Advance knowledge reading technical drawings and specifications
    Presentation skills
    Communication skills
    Coaching skills
    Job requires regular travels
    English fluent in written and verbal

LOCATION: Hermosillo, Sonora, MX. (Onsite)
TRAVEL: 25% to 50%   
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What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional level experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level.

Competencies