Inside the Role
Inside the Role
The Supplier Management Specialist focuses activities on improving the supplier’s overall quality and delivery performance to DTNA. Suppliers are continuously monitored through performance-based management. We strive to have the supplier achieve Master of Quality through assessing, developing, and driving continuous improvement. Supplier management specialist activities will result in higher performance in supplier delivery, quality, and lowest Total Supplier Driven Cost.
Posting Information
We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.
We Take Care of Our Team
Position offers a starting salary range of $104,000 – $133,000 USD
Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience.
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401kcompany contribution with company match up to6% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.
What You Drive at DTNA
- Commodity focus Resins/Mirrors/Insulation: Injection Mold, Thermoform, composites.
- Develop our supply base to ensure best overall cost, quality, manufacturability, and operational self-reliance.
- Work with suppliers to develop appropriate project schedules to achieve vehicle milestone objectives and KPIs.
- Establish manufacturing processes to include critical characteristics and parameter controls across a broad spectrum of inputs (tooling, equipment, process capacity, capability, quality, throughput, and human development)
- Collaborate with Product Strategy and Operations Planning on the Long-Range Production Plan and the capability of current suppliers to meet volume / mix.
- Perform assessments by following a trigger-based performance decision matrix. They provide results and develop a plan for improving the supplier’s performance.
- Lead problem solving activities at the supplier. Review and approve permanent corrective actions submitted by the supplier. Perform run at rate to ensure capacity at the supplier is sufficient.
- Lead escalation processes (Help) for poor-performing suppliers.
- Collaborate with procurement and be a partner by providing current input on supplier quality and delivery performance while supporting the awarding process.
- Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics.
- Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction and integrity.
- Drive for results and customer satisfaction by collaborating with teams, leading projects, and continuously driving improvement in the supply base.
- Maintain and communicate responsible status information supporting project KPI visualization. Internally and externally.
- Identifies process waste and develops a plan with the supplier to eliminate.
Knowledge You Should Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or similar technical field
- 4+ years of supplier management, procurement, supply chain, or changeover experience
- 4+ years supplier quality experience - Quality system audit, PPAP, root cause & corrective actions at the supplier. Statistical process Control, Capacity management verification by run at rate.
- Experience in Manufacturing environment, or Shop floor management, or leadership role
- Process knowledge in tooling, Die and Sand Cast, forgings, stamping, welding, injection mold, machining, heat treatment, electronics soldering, sewing, Cab and Chassis components, or Mechatronics.
- Materials expertise: Aluminum, Iron, Steel, resins, paint, rubber.
- Expertise in reading drawings/prints, including the ability to discuss Basic GD&T
- Structured problem solving, project management experience, Negotiations.
- Understanding of value stream, Lean principles, identifying process waste, and eliminating.
- Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering experience developing one or more of the following commodities/products:
- Interior components 6 trim, console box, fuel tank, HVAC
- Exterior components 6 grills, bumpers, outer mirrors, door handles, glass
- Electrical/Electronics 6 Audio, multimedia, ECUs, Battery, hybrid systems
- Chassis Components 6 Steering, Suspension, brakes, driveline
- Powertrain 6 Engine, Axle, Transmission, Battery
- Body & Assembly 6 Frame, body, structural, Seats, headliners, door trim
- Capabilities with MS365
- Executive presentation skills
- Ability to travel up to 75%, including international travel, primarily in North America
- An attached resume is required
Exceptional Candidates Might Have
- Master’s Degree
- International experience
- New model production preparation
- Managing multiple-tier 1 supplier production preparation
- Expertise in the DTNA Book of Business and Supplier Requirements, CVDS
- Establishment of manufacturing process including key Characteristics, tooling, equipment, process capability
- Experience in Design feedback
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve productivity, efficiency, or business outcomes
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Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
Fort Mill, SC US, Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Schedule Type:
Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.
