**Current opening for an existing vacancy**Job Summary & Reporting Structure:
- Works with all suppliers to continually develop their systems, processes and product in line with customer requirements and Tiercon expectations.
- They will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems and encouraging continuous improvement wherever possible.
- Reports to the Corporate Quality Manager
Responsibilities:
- Support the Quality and Engineering Managers from product launch thru production and Responsible for delivering all aspects of the Supplier Quality function.
- Work in a team environment with suppliers to develop and implement best practices that emphasizes defect prevention, reduction in variation, waste, and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
- Work with Corporate Purchasing team in the identification and development of new suppliers
- Work with Business Managers and Corporate Purchasing team to identify, track and close on commercial matters.
- In conjunction with suppliers, conduct and/or review root cause analysis and provide corrective action feedback to suppliers on all supply and quality issues to minimise quality defects and prevent interruptions to Tiercon operations.
- Work with all suppliers to ensure customer specific requirements and offer technical requirements are met or exceeded.
- Monitor the PPAP and APQP process at the suppliers through new product launches to ensure quality standards and delivery performance expectations are met including but not limited to safe launch protocols.
- Monitor suppliers through the Run at Rate process.
- Monitor product builds following new product launch to ensure continuity and improvement in supplier capability.
- Work with operations and supply base to initialize and monitor third party containment where required.
- In conjunction with the Quality Managers, develop supplier audit criteria and reporting structure
- Complete supplier audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP). Some travel will be required.
- Participate in all quality related audits.
- Prepare and present Supplier performance metrics for product launch and ongoing quality performance.
- Schedules and facilitates monthly quality review of top 5 suppliers.
- Analyze supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain
- Review supplier manufacturing processes; collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities including but not limited to Tack Time, OEE, Capacity analysis
- Manage the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers
- Support the Quality Managers and Quality Engineers to monitor and report on supplier product performance
- Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements
- Monitor any changes (ECN, Obsolescence) that may affect the supply and demand of needed products
- Maintains Quality Records, Forms and documentation in accordance with Quality Assurance Systems and Processes
- Follow policies, procedures and instructions to satisfy requirements of the IATF 16949: 2016 quality management and ISO 14001: 2015.
Qualifications:
- Mechanical Electrical or Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent
- Certified Quality Engineer preferred
- GM, VW, Chrysler and Toyota inspection standards, Colour standard training
- IATF Internal Auditor Training preferred
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of all Quality Concepts including APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, SPC, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
- Demonstrated skills in data analysis, communication and presentation skills
- Able to travel-locally and internationally
- Minimum 5 years automotive manufacturing experience
- Minimum 3 years experience in automotive process and product auditing
- Experience with Injection Molding, Paint or A surface cosmetic parts is a plus
Target Salary Mid-point: $95,000
