Supplier Quality China - Exterior

1. General

• Correlation and collaboration with peers and Commodity Groups.

• Prepare relevant data and support SPRP reporting; contribute to CIP.

2. Supplier Evaluation and Release/ ABC Classification of Parts

• Prepare and participate in source evaluations. Plausibility check and verification of development measures together with audit leader and, if necessary with 3^rd parties.

3. Supplier Development/ Tier-n Management

• Support supplier development and work with suppliers, and if necessary with tier-n suppliers, on advanced quality planning for selected projects; support problem resolution activity at the supplier when quality issues arise.

4. Preventive Supplier and Maturity Management/ FMEAs

5. Production Process and Product Release

• Planning, co-ordination and execution of processes audits. Issuance of the audit report. Based on audit findings, controlling of necessary improvement measures and appropriate implementation, as well as the effectiveness measuring of corrective actions. If necessary, re-auditing of supplier’s processes.

6. Q3.0 Series Production

• According to Q3.0 concept

• Report part readiness for launch to management team.

• Specialist for production issues

• Provide lessons learned from current running series to improve future projects

• During the development phase coordinate the product quality requirements

• Part release for aftersales parts

• Part release for export business

 

1. Education

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering required, Masters Degree preferred
• Quality (auditor) accreditation/certification preferred

2. Experience

• Minimum of 2 years automotive industry (or comparable) experience, quality and manufacturing experience preferred
• Part experience in washing system is a plus.
• Proven capabilities in problem solving

3. Specific Knowledge

• Written and spoken command of English; German preferable.
• Interpersonal and problem solving skills, team orientation are necessary along with computer competency, e.g. MS Office applications and Lotus Notes.
• ISO/TS16949, VDA 6.3