Your Tasks - Follow-up and Problem Solving of supplier claims: responsible person to close 8D reports from suppliers and input in SAP/QM system - Initiation and follow-up on sorting activities concerning supplied parts that do not meet specification - Debits of supplier caused costs to supplier - System and process audits at suppliers to avoid reoccurance of failures and as a tool for preventive Quality Management (Process audits, Requlification audits, VDA audits)Update incoming inspection plans - Facilitate the consequent execution of error prevention, continuous improvement and problem solving by utilization of corporate tools (Problem Management Process, Top Quality reporting, warranty and field reviews) - Supplier Quality Performance tracking - Perform process capability studies on an ongoing basis to validate especial characteristics at incoming. - Perform new supplier validation and monthly supplier evaluation to ensure effective corrective actions, failure prevention and continuous improvement. - Review supplier part documentation (PPAP) and deviation tracking - Validate, document and publish lessons learned from positive and negative experiences, consolidate those lessons into Plant Standards and communicate these up to the North American and - Global Lessons-Learned Committees. Your Profile - Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Knowledge of Quality and Environmental Systems including TS16949, ISO14001 and Ford/Chysler LLC Customer Specific Requirements; Auditing experience and certification. - Knowledge of AIAG standards (PPAP, MSA, FMEA, LPA) - Proficient knowledge in SAP QM Module. - Proficient in Microsoft office - Must be a strong communicator and work well in teams. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.