Plant Supplier Quality Engineer

MISSIONS

    Leads the quality management of external suppliers of his  plant.
    Manages all quality and logistic issues through Non conformity with suppliers.
    Manages inspections process defines AQP and non AQP products, manages firewall and Escalation process based on suppliers performance and PO rules.
    Follows the improvements of the supplier by auditing the action plans, 8D/5Why, etc. and Customer Specific Requirements.
    Support launch of new products.
    Contributes to continuous improvement.
 

MAIN ACTIVITIES

1.0 New Project Launch
    For the new products in the plant, participates with the Program team in the supplier process qualification, participates in the run @ rates, in the definition of the incoming instructions for the related suppliers, the definition of the packaging, and in the acceptation of Initial samples.
    Reviews the PPAP files from the program teams before SOP.
    Maintains approved initial reference samples and Boundary or limit samples in archive.
    When a change is done in Serial Life, manages and approves the PPAP using PPAP on line.

2.0 Serial Supply
    Performs or organizes the incoming inspection on supplied parts, including the creation of incoming inspection instructions.
    Identifies segregates and quarantines NC (non conformities) goods.
    Updates and re-validates the incoming inspections instructions depending on Supplier Quality performance.
    Using SAP QM and supplier portal, manages NCN (non conformities) with suppliers: creation of the NCN with a good problem description, control and approval of the supplier's 8D.
    Signs the deviations (derogations) for external suppliers with engineering approval, and management approvals
    Informs immediately plant management when supplier ships defective parts.
    Manages the supplier noncompliance through installing 100% inspections.
    Manages the Supplier's NCN and takes all necessary actions to ensure they are closed in the targeted timing: validates the containment actions and the supplier root cause analysis, follows up and assesses corrective actions and progress plan, cost recovery.
    For each NCN the Plant SQE calculates the associated costs, according to PO rules. He negotiates the cost recovery with Supplier, and when needed asks support to Central Buyers and/or SDL (Supplier Development Leader). Together with Plant controlling controls that a credit note was sent by Supplier or a debit note issued by PO.
    Where necessary, manages Escalation process level 0 with suppliers. 
    Maintains SCOOP QM module for supplier claim management.

3.0 Measurement and Improvement
    Updates the indicators to measure the supplier performance - ppm, cost recovery, demerit rating, number of NCN, number of NCN@100 points, NCN closing time.
    Train the operators in incoming goods defaults identification.
    Leads or participates in plant progress working groups.
    Takes part in supplier selection audits and escalation meetings level 1-2-3, organized through the regional SDLs as required,
    Perform supplier's re-qualification audits - support supplier audits under the direction of the SDL and ensure requalification process towards supplier according to PO rules and/or Customer Specific Requirements.
    Manages actions of development and continuous improvement with suppliers, following the Key Supplier management process.
    Participates in networks meetings organized by regional SDL.

4.0 Requalification of high risk parts
    Where required according to OEM and Division requirements, organizes and evaluates requalification approvals and maintains records.

5.0  People Management
    Manage the day to day activities, of the incoming inspection.
    Ensure that incoming inspectors are trained, according to the training path as part of IES University.
    Strives to keep good relationships with suppliers 
    Maintain the Quality Mindset.
 

REQUIREMENTS

Technical School/Engineer - University degree BSc or MSc or equivalent.

Automotive global requirements, good level of English. Quality training internal and external. APQP process, VDA 2 and VDA 6.3.

Customer specific requirements for project concerned.
FMEA, PPAP and all APQP deliverables
Problem solving skills
Fire wall process (Safe launch - Controlled shipping)
SAP QM Module, supplier portal, PPAP on line
Audit to suppliers : Axis 1, VDA6.3, TPAC
Understanding of Geometry and measurement of plastic parts
Customer interaction with listening and explanation capability and with due respect

Able to travel by vehicles/Air when needed on short notice and for overnight

Living on Anderson, SC surrounding areas or willng to relocate.

Some of our Outstanding Benefits Effective on Day of Hire:
    Medical / Dental / Vision plans
    Paid Holidays
    Vacation Pay
    Vehicle Discount Programs
    401K

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Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future (external applicants).