Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Responsibilities

− Supports Project Team in performing the risk assessment of purchased parts and suppliers
− Initiates the APQP process for purchased parts summarizing all product related requirements provided by the relevant functions (e.g. R&D, Production, Logistic) in the Product Requirement File for Purchased Parts (PRFPP) and PPAP
− Assures the flow of technical and quality related information between MANN+HUMMEL and suppliers for project related part-specific requirements, measuring methods, etc.
− Monitors the APQP progress of suppliers ensuring that the suppliers are on time according to the agreed timeline
− Escalates to the Project Team if a purchased part caused delay is critical to the project timeline
− Responsible for the verification of purchased part ISIR/PPAP documentation and relevant parts for new projects as well as to clarify the acceptability of deviations found during the approval process with R&D and other involved functions
− Conducts process releases and production readiness verifications at suppliers as needed (e.g.Run@Rate)
− Communicates Lessons Learned and provides support within the SQA and SQD (Supplier Quality Development) network and supports in standardization and continuous improvement of the APQP process for purchased parts
− Responsible for planning and organization of Incoming Goods Inspection (IGI) according to Control and Inspection Plans; incl. management of purchased parts quarantining, sorting and rework related activities
− Manages supplier quality complaints (8D/RPS)
− Ensures the robustness of the corrective actions of suppliers; if necessary, by follow up and validation of actions on site at the suppliers
− Reviews the suppliers’ performance on a monthly base using the Vendor Rating System (VRS)
− In case of low performing suppliers escalates to Purchasing and SQD
− Drives supplier improvement programs and applies the MANN+HUMMEL rules for CSL1/ CSL2
(Controlled Shipping Level); if necessary, organizes top worst supplier meetings together with Purchasing
− Plans and performs supplier audits with focus on process and product audits
− Manages regular requalification of purchased components
− Coordinates supplier related deviations, concessions and changes as part of Technical Change Management (TCM)
− Has the authority and the responsibility to stop any purchased parts delivery in case of a nonconformance related to customer expectations, safety or environmental regulations
− Manages the Incoming Goods Inspectors (budget, recruitment, allocation of resources, personnel development)

Educational Requirement

− Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Design Engineering degree or related field

Experience Requirement

− At least 3 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing or Production functions in the relevant industry

Skills Requirement

− Knowledge in and understanding of application of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements
− Expertise in Advanced Quality Planning (APQP), PPAP, and knowledge of standard quality tools (e.g.FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, Initial Sampling Process, Run@Rate, inspection methods)
−  Ability to interpret drawings and requirements for ensuring the adherence to agreed quality parameters
− Experience of product and process audit
− Ability to apply and train suppliers in problem solving and process capability tools/8D methodology

Preferred Skills

− Experience in relevant production processes and technologies
− Certified VDA 6.3 auditor or equivalent
− Able to train suppliers on additional quality and lean techniques – such as design of experiments,
continuous improvement programs and lean manufacturing tools
− Expertise in Customer Specific Requirements
− Skills required in component cleanliness management

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