University degree in Technical Engineering (BSc or MSc) or equivalent.
Strong understanding of automotive global requirements with proficiency in English.
Experience in quality training (internal/external).
Familiarity with APQP process and standards such as VDA 2 and VDA 6.3.
Knowledge of FMEA, PPAP, and APQP deliverables.
Proven problem-solving skills, especially in quality control issues.
Experience with SAP QM and other supplier management tools.
Responsibilities
Lead quality management processes with external suppliers, ensuring compliance with standards.
Review PPAP files prior to the start of production (SOP).
Handle all quality and logistics concerns involving supplier non-conformities.
Manage non-conformity processes through SAP QM, including creating reports and overseeing supplier responses.
Define inspection processes for AQP and non-AQP products, including escalation procedures.
Assist in the launch of new products, ensuring quality standards are met.
Promote continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.
Benefits
Long-term at-will contract.
Immediate start opportunities available for qualified candidates.
Engage in a collaborative work environment focused on supplier relationships.
Chance to lead quality improvement initiatives and supplier audits.
Opportunities for professional growth and development through continuous training.
Full Job Description
Contract Details :
Job Title : SITE CUSTOMER QUALITY LEADER
Type of contract : Long-term At-will
Expected Hiring Date : ASAP
Responsibilities :
Leads the quality management of external suppliers and maintains approved initial reference samples and Boundary or limit samples in archive.
Reviews the PPAP files from the program teams before SOP.
Manages all quality and logistic issues through Non conformity with suppliers
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.
Manages inspections process defines AQP and non AQP products, manages firewall and Escalation process based on suppliers performance and PO rules.
Support launch of new products,
Contributes to continuous improvement.
Performs or organizes the incoming inspection on supplied parts, including the creation of incoming inspection instructions.
Identifies segregates and quarantines NC (non conformities) goods.
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.
Where necessary, manages Escalation process level 0 with suppliers.
Updates the indicators to measure the supplier performance - ppm, cost recovery, demerit rating, number of NCN, number of NCN[redacted] points, NCN closing time.
Train the operators in incoming goods defaults identification.
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.
Manage the day-to-day activities of the incoming inspection and the site Quality Engineers.
Strives to keep good relationships with suppliers
Maintain the Quality Mindset.
Ideal Candidate Profile :
Technical 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.
FMEA, PPAP and all APQP deliverables
Problem solving skills
Fire wall process (Safe launch - Controlled shipping) experience.
SAP QM Module, supplier portal, PPAP on line experience.
Audit to suppliers : Axis 1, VDA6.3, TPAC.
Understanding of Geometry and measurement of plastic parts
