※ Lead Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Team in the selection, qualification, and development of suppliers internationally.
※ Lead activities within the Procurement Team to improve the supplier quality, delivery, and performance for Direct Material Suppliers (electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components as well as some raw materials and finished goods).
※ Lead the issue resolution and root-cause analysis processes associated with supplier quality issues.
※ Direct PPAP – production part approval process - qualification activities associated with new parts as part of new product development projects, and re-qualify parts as part of supplier transition projects.
※ Coordinate the audit and approval of new suppliers (QPA/QSA).
※ Be an expert on Supplier Quality Tools - Lead / Assist with roll out, training and implementation of Supplier Quality tools for suppliers.
※ Lead and support efforts to fully realize cost savings opportunities.
※ Fluent using basic quality tools.
※ Understanding of precision metrology techniques.
※ Project Management - will be expected to identify and implement projects with a high impact to the business. As such, should possess proven track record of successful leadership of high impact projects.
※ Demonstrated capability in identifying Best Practices and leadership in successful implementation.
※ Exposure to Value Engineering, Lean Systems thinker, Change agent
※ Must be willing to work in a results based, fast paced environment, with minimal supervision.
※ Communication and Interpersonal - crisp verbal skills for velocity plus effective listening skills; effective facilitation skills and demonstrates high energy.
※ Execution - persistent drive for results utilizing sound project management, organizational and problem solving skills.
Basic Qualifications:
※ Bachelor's Degree.
※ Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Manufactory Engineering, Supplier Quality Management or Engineering areas.
※ Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience with direct report responsibilities.
Additional Qualifications:
※ Mechanical Engineering degree or Electrical Engineering degree is highly preferred.
※ At least 3-5 years work experience and strong knowledge related to the manufacturing, design, and use of Mechanical/Electrical components.
※ Six Sigma Green Belt certification desired. Black Belt / Lean Expert certification preferred.
※ Experience with ISO standards and supplier quality auditing.
※ Strong knowledge of QS, TS, and APQP standards and processes preferred.
※ Strong background in Statistical Process Control, capability analysis (Cp, Cpk).