Faurecia Interior Systems

Supplier Quality Commodity Engineer

Faurecia Interior Systems • $80K — $95K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of quality-related experience in the automotive industry
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
  • 3 years in a quality function role
  • Knowledge of automotive standards (ISO, IATF, etc.)
  • Certification as a Quality Auditor preferred
  • Experienced with interior vehicle products in lean manufacturing
  • Fluency in English and a second language is a plus (Spanish, French, or German)

Responsibilities

  • Provide data for supplier risk assessment during acquisition and sourcing
  • Manage APQP elements through to PPAP sign-off for suppliers
  • Communicate program deliverables and specifications to suppliers
  • Maintain database for supplier performance tracking and audits
  • Issue quality claims and manage follow-up on corrective actions
  • Organize supplier workshops for continuous improvement initiatives
  • Lead monthly Supplier Performance Reviews and track corrective action plans

Benefits

  • Engaging and dynamic work environment fostering innovation
  • Opportunities for career development in a leading global supplier
  • Access to continuous learning through FORVIA University training
  • Multicultural and diverse workplace valuing international collaboration
  • Commitment to sustainability and achieving CO2 Net Zero goals
Full Job Description
Your mission, roles and responsibilities

  • Provides relevant data to the SQL for the supplier risk assessment during the Acquisition phase and the sourcing process (SNC):
  • Current quality and delivery performance.
  • Expertise depending on business scenario (Expert, Designer, Manufacturer, Sub-contractor).
  • Competence depending on commodity and logistics scenario (Safety & Regulatory parts, pass-through, trade-sales, overseas shipment, etc.).
  • Capability depending on R&D knowhow and program management proficiency.
  • Capacity depending on laboratory equipment (Metrology, material testing), and manufacturing operations (Overall plant capacity analysis).
  • Product/process innovation or new technology for the supplier
  • Manages the APQP elements until PPAP sign-off for all components nominated to the assigned suppliers, regardless of the program, during the Development Phase. As such, he/she will work with the Supplier Quality Leader (SQL) to supports the deliverables of the Program Quality Leader (PQL) and Program Purchasing Leader (Program Buyer).
  • Communicates and ensures the suppliers understands the deliverables and activities for each phase of the program, which include:
  • BOP Technical Specification
  • Program timing
  • Customer Specific Requirements
  • Build events (Prototypes, first off-tool, slow-build, Meisterbock, pre-series, etc.)
  • Maintains internal database for supplier meeting minutes, performance tracking or annual audit status (Quality System, manufacturing process, Safety & Regulatory).
  • Delivers the necessary APQP and PPAP convergence to the SQL for the assigned suppliers and manages a recovery plan if necessary.
  • Issues a claim to the supplier for any quality issues during the development phase and follow-up on containment, root-cause analysis, and other problem-solving activities to confirm the effectiveness of the corrective actions and process improvements.
  • Supports the plant SQA and the Serial Life Buyers to follow-up and improve the overall performance of critical suppliers in Serial Life or to monitor the effective implementation of:
  • An Engineering Change.
  • A corrective action plan due to a quality issue or any quality audit.
  • A Production transfer.
  • Organizes workshops with suppliers for continuous improvement (Poka-Yoke robustness, scrap rate, state-of-the-art technology, etc.).
  • Lead monthly Supplier Performance Reviews and monitor the closing of corrective action plans.
  • Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across the organization.
  • Commits to the highest ethical standards and adherence to:
  • Forvia Group Code of Ethics
  • Forvia Group Code of Management
  • Forvia Group Environmental Policy
  • Forvia Group Quality Policy
  • All other duties as assigned by the company.


Your profile and competencies to succeed

Knowledge / Skills:
  • Knowledgeable in automotive quality standards and methods:
  • Statutory and regulatory requirements (FMVSS, ECE, EEC, CCC, etc.)
  • Quality Management System and audit requirements (ISO-9001, IATF-16949)
  • AIAG/VDA Core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
  • OEM specific quality requirements
  • OEM product conformity specifications requirements
  • Supply chain management (CQI-19)
  • Process audit (VDA 6.3, CQI-8/12/23, etc.)
  • Problem-solving methods (CQI-20, 8D, 3 Legs and 5 Why's, Pareto analysis, statistical studies, etc.)
  • Experienced with Interior vehicle products and technologies in a lean manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledgeable in material laboratory testing (Plastic, metals) and dimensional analysis (GD&T, checking fixtures, CMM, etc.).
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
  • Autonomy and Leadership mindset.
  • Capability to build and manage a network.
  • Best practice sharing and continuous improvement mindset.
  • Results oriented with strong written and oral communications skills.
  • Ability to work in a matrix organization.
  • Fluent in English. Second language welcome (Spanish, French or German).


Education / Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree (BS) is desired. If the candidate has less than a Bachelor's degree, the minimum proven experience in the Automotive industry should be 5 years minimum.
  • 3 years of proven Quality function experience in the Automotive industry.
  • Certified Quality auditor preferred (ISO 9001/ IATF 16949, VDA 6.3).


What we can do for you

  • At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
  • We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
  • We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
  • We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
  • We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
  • Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.56C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

About Faurecia Interior Systems

Faurecia Interior Systems is a global automotive supplier that specializes in interior systems and components. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Faurecia Interior Systems offers a wide range of products, including seats, instrument panels, and door panels. The company operates over 100 manufacturing sites and 15 R&D centers worldwide. Faurecia Interior Systems is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as using recycled materials and reducing waste.
Learn more about Faurecia Interior Systems
Size
100,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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