Job Description

Provide supplier quality leadership, technical expertise, and project management of performance improvement initiatives for supporting North America and Europe NMI projects Conduct Pre-technical and Technical reviews Review FAI prior to approving with engineering and plant quality teams. Communicate to supplier once the FAI approved by Quality and / or engineering Review quality requirement during initial supplier RFQ stage. Track FAI, 1st production lots and ensure process capability in place for critical features Support and active participation in the Supplier Qualification process including provide internal quality technical expertise and evaluate and approve new supplier Conduct supplier process audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continue improvement via statistic control such as CPK/PPK, GR R, FMEA, etc. Resolve supplier related issues and nonconformance. Identify and manage risks from suppliers Being active member in assigned new product development teams and assure suppliers process components to acceptable quality plans (ITP s), assist in development when needed Verify and ensure the effectiveness of actions on CARs issued to supplier Monitor monthly scorecard on quality performance for all critical suppliers in the region Conduct supplier process audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continue improvement via statistic control such as CPK/PPK, GR R, FMEA, etc. Resolve supplier related issues and nonconformance. Identify and manage risks from suppliers Support supplier development projects to achieve quality and lead-time objectives Build suppliers understanding of our requirements Provide product training to supplier when needed. Drive manufacturing and quality improvements within the existing and new supply base Other tasks assigned as and when required Desired Educational Qualification Bachelor degree and above, major in casting, machining or equivalent Technical Skills / Knowledge Required Expertise in die-casting, sand casting, investment casting, machining, metallurgy, section IX welding, springs, stampings, and forgings are a plus. Ability to identify areas of opportunity, develop and implement plans and solutions ensuring continuous improvement ISO auditor, 6-Sigma and working knowledge of quality control techniques i.e FMEA, SPC, DOE, Gage RR Knowledge on GDT and able to read and interpret drawings, and CMM operations Effective supplier relationship and internal stakeholder engagement, strong communication and influencing skills Strong Microsoft Office skills - Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Visio. Strong presentation skills

foundit