SQM Engineer

Job description

Key targets of job profile

• In line with AUMOVIO Global Quality understanding "Quality First", strive and drive Zero Defect requirement to the supplier base.
• Drive Zero Defect Culture within the SQM organization.
• Ensure Best in Class "consistent and sustainable" supplier quality performance to support perfect launches and no spills Areas of responsibility / Main Tasks:
• Responsible to lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Supplier Quality Function for Category supplier base in India and Asia.
• Perform and follow up VDA 6.3 audits with Suppliers, the assessment and introduction of potential new suppliers in close cooperation with BU Supplier Management, Category Management, Business Unit R&D and Procurement.
• Maintain the Global Category Supplier Panel for the region aligned with the Procurement Category Strategy.
• Support the Definition and implementation of category specific quality standards.
• Support Plant Supplier Quality (SQM CI/SP) in case of escalation for respective categories within the SQM organization, internally /externally as required.
• Initiate and manage supplier improvement programs with Supplier’s top Management and change management for running production components.
• Support the BU/ Plant SQM Teams in activities such as Supplier Maturity Evaluation, Design review with R&D, Supplier Component Review, Sourcing decision, APQP, Run@rate, PPAP for components on the assigned category.
• Escalation Management on worldwide basis, Preparation and performing Management meetings with suppliers. e.g., Red Alerts
• Drive Lessons Learned & Read Across items to avoid recurrences at/and across suppliers.
• Review of sourcing documentation and preparation for team decision
• Work in international and multi-disciplinary teams including e.g. Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, local SQM departments, Customer Quality and Logistic

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferred metal material, metal forming

• Extensive knowledge of AIAG requirements, Quality Tools & Lean Manufacturing (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, ISO 14001, Six Sigma, 8D management & SPC).
• Rich experiences in continuous improvement, industrial engineering, production and escalation management.
• Communication skills, including Presentation and Negotiation techniques.
• Advanced English (Fluent, written and spoken), ready for technical discussions and negotiations with suppliers, work effectively in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Computer skills (MS Office, MS Project, Minitab or equivalent, Visio)
• Willingness to travel in Domestic and International from working time.

Knowledge of Manufacturing processes

• Cold forming, Turning and Machining, Heat Treatment, Technical cleanliness, Marking / Traceability, AOI system, Functional testing, Assembly's technologies, Motors technologies, Audit Management
• Analytic and structured approach, result oriented, decision-making ability.
• Self-assured, self-driven, leadership, willingness to take responsibility, team spirit, ability to work under pressure.