Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities Overview:

• Solve supplier quality issues and ensured the effective implementation of corresponding quality control measures.
• Identify and evaluate potential risks and problems of supplier quality, track and urge the completion of corresponding recertification/requalification(PPAP) and constant improvement as well as enhance the suppliers product quality and process capability.
• Coordinate Parts and Process approval submission according to milestones and release it accurately to Production at SOP.
• Establish and update the Supplier Quality Agreement with Suppliers to ensure the suppliers reach the relevant requirements.
• According to the submission requirements, responsible for PPAP (production part approval procedure) approval of suppliers before mass production.
• Formulated incoming product inspection documents and conducted on the job training and assessment for inspection personnel.
• Respond quickly to supplier quality problems found in the Purchase, Site and Customer, take containment measures, and follow up to solve them(SCARS).
• Monitor the completion of post-production type test for supply.
• Responsible for product evaluation, developing steps and process audit after supply consultation.
• Monitoring and management of key and risk suppliers by means of Process Audits and self-assessments.
• Collect and summarise the performance of each supplier and improve the product quality and process capability of the supplier(Customer Scorecards).
• Work ability shall meet the specific requirements of the Customer.
• Utilise Quality Tools like, (APQP/PPAP/SPC/MSA/FMEA/Control Plan).
• Familiar with IATF16949 quality system standard.
• Familiar with related products and processes.
• Understand the process approach and have a problem-solving mindset.
• Gets involved in the inspection and testing of the products/services being procured in case it is needed.
• Ensure suppliers respect deliverables requirement.
• Ensure supplier follow and get knowledge for customer specific requirements.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience in Quality Tools APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, ISHIKAWA, 5WHY, Control Plan, IMTE, Calibration, Drawings, Specifications, etc.
• Experience with IATF16949 & VDA6.3 standards of quality systems.
• Experience with process auditing VDA6.3 and IATF16949.
• Familiar with related products and processes is preferred with automotive components.
• Initiative, be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills to all levels.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand complex components / systems / processes / machines.
• Good technical problem-solving ability.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office tools).
• Knowledge in various steel/plastic forming technologies preferred.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment.
• Other special requirements: Willing to travel when required to resolve supplier concerns or conduct Audits.

Technical skills and specialist knowledge:

• Knowledge of MS Office
• Knowledge of problem-solving tools.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, ISHIKAWA, 5WHY, Control Plan, IMTE, Calibration, Specifications, etc.
• Understanding of GD & T
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.

Experience:

• At least 5 years experience in Supplier Quality/Quality Assurance/Quality Engineering in automotive industry
• 2 years experience in a similar field.
• Qualifications:
• Grade 12 (Critical)
• National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Quality(Preferred)
• Qualified VDA 6.3 Process Auditor
• Qualified IATF16949 internal and 3rd party Process Auditor
• Experience.
• Core Tools
• SPC & MSA

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