Supplier Quality Management (SQM) - Category Casting

Job description

• Responsible to lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Supplier Quality Function for Category supplier base in Asia.
• Perform and follow up VDA 6.3 audits with Suppliers, the assessment and introduction of potential new suppliers in close cooperation with Category Management, and Business Area Supplier Management, R&D and Purchasing.
• Maintain the Casting Supplier Panel for the region aligned with the Purchasing 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.
• Drive zero defect culture in the organization and at suppliers.
• Escalation Management on worldwide basis, Preparation and performing Management meetings with suppliers.
• Drive Lessons Learned & Read Across items to avoid recurrences at/and across suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferred mechanical professions, such as metal material, casting technology.
• Extensive knowledge of AIAG requirements, Quality Tools & Lean Manufacturing (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, ISO 14001, Six Sigma & 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

• high-pressure casting, Al / Mg / Zn casting, polishing, painting/coating, cleaning process & technical cleanliness, Marking / Traceability, AOI system, functional testing, assembly's technologies.
• 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.