SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

Job Overview

Responsible for the technical and management development for new and existing suppliers according the SI Regional Strategy defined by Procurement, using applicable assessments and frequent visits to the targeted suppliers. 
Expert to suppliers in QMS (ISO 9001/IATF 16949/VDA6.3), Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving Tools, TE Systems, Training Experts, with a high Tooling / Technical Skill Capability

Tasks Summary & Responsibilities (please enclose organizational charts)

-Define and Execute Supplier Integration Program at selected Suppliers.
-Perform Potential Analysis at new suppliers (VDA6.3 Potential Analysis)
-Perform Supplier Integration Assessments to selected suppliers.
-Perform regular visits to Suppliers under the Integration Program till QDCT Target completion
-Verifies CQI certifications – Perform CQI audits when applicable 
-Support suppliers for System Development according to IATF when applicable (i.e., ISO 9000 to IATF).
-Monitors Supplier’s performance during the Supplier Development Program  and escalates to Procurement if required.
-Training Experts within SQ Function for IATF / Core Tools / 5S / Poka-Yoke / Problem-Solving & PDCA / QRQC / others.
-Owner of Supplier Academy and Onboarding Process for Quality.
-Tooling / Technical Skill Capability according the required commodity / manufacturing process.
-Experts on Lean Manufacturing.
-Leads Supplier Improvement Workshops (i.e., reduction of CoPQ / Scrap Reduction / Lean Manufacturing)  in collaboration with Procurement SDE / CoE
 

What your background should look like:

Requirements:
-B.S. degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or related field
-At least 5 years of experience within Automotive Quality Management portion. Procurement is a plus.
-Valid Visa required.
-English Advanced.
-Expert Knowledge on VDA 6.3., IATF16949, ISO 14000, ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing Tools, Automotive Core Tools, Poka-Yoke, and other Automotive Standards
-Certified VDA 6.3 (version 2023) / IATF 16949 2nd party auditor. 
-Problem Solving Tools (8D / PDCA / A3 / DMAIC / SPS, etc)
-Tooling / Technical Skill Capability according the required commodity / manufacturing process
-6 Sigma Green Belt experience at minimum.
-Minimum 5 years of Lean Manufacturing Working Experience
-Demonstrated skills in a matrix environment
-Technical knowledge on specific product and process as required (e.g. Molding, Stamping, Plating, Die casting, Mechanical Assembly, PAB/PCBA…)
-Expert level with the tools related to supplier APQP process, include but not limited to PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R@R, Poka-Yoke, 5S and 8D methodology.
-Ability to work across cultures and geographies effectively.
-Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools (5-Why, Ishikawa/Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, A3, SPS, etc) 
-Auditor Skills (ISO 19011 / Automotive Process Approach / Risk Thinking)
-SAP basic knowledge (Minimum Quality Module)
-Basic knowledge of GD&T
-Strong Presentation skills
-Strong Communication and negotiation skills
-Strong Coaching & Training skills
-Business accument regarding part cost structure / breakdown 

Location: Hermosillo.
Travel: 25%-50%
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