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Key Responsibilities: Supplier Quality Management: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance through audits, scorecards, and metrics. Lead supplier root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). Ensure compliance with industry and company-specific quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100). Supplier Development: Partner with strategic suppliers to implement quality improvement plans. Drive supplier process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies. Conduct supplier capability assessments and risk evaluations. New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing, and Operations to support supplier readiness for new products. Oversee PPAP, APQP, or similar quality assurance processes during product launch phases. Problem Solving & Quality Tools: Facilitate 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA, SPC, and other problem-solving tools. Utilize data analytics to drive decisions on supplier quality performance and improvement areas. Leadership & Supervision: Supervise a team of Supplier Quality Engineers or Auditors. Provide mentoring, coaching, and performance management for direct reports. Develop training materials and lead supplier quality training sessions, internally and externally. Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field (Master s preferred). 12+ years in supplier quality or supplier development roles, with at least 5+ years in a supervisory capacity. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems. Experience in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, or heavy equipment preferred. Proficiency in quality tools: PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA. Certifications such as CQE, CSSBB, or ASQ are a plus. Skills and Competencies: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for cross-functional collaboration. Proficiency in MS excell Ability to lead and influence suppliers and internal stakeholders. Willingness to travel (domestic/international) up to 30-50%. Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field (Master s preferred). 12+ years in supplier quality or supplier development roles, with at least 5+ years in a supervisory capacity. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems. Experience in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, or heavy equipment preferred. Proficiency in quality tools: PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA. Certifications such as CQE, CSSBB, or ASQ are a plus. Skills and Competencies: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for cross-functional collaboration. Proficiency in MS excell Ability to lead and influence suppliers and internal stakeholders. Willingness to travel (domestic/international) up to 30-50%.
