Responsibilities:

• Active contribution in new projects for purchased parts (APQP for purchased parts and supplier development)
• Planning and assuring quality of purchased parts applying quality methods and tools (FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, 8D)
• Assessment and approval of suppliers and supplier production processes
• Perform supplier audits according VDA and supplier assessments - define development actions (Audits, PPAP, RunRate,...)
• Perform process, risk and quality audits at suppliers (including development), implementation tracking and monitoring of supplier corrective action effectiveness
• Problem solving tracking (8D method, Paynter chart,…)
• Active contribution in teams to develop supplier strategies (Team work with purchasing, project teams, plants and central functions and for VA/VE activities)
• Active contribution in teams to develop quality strategies for supplied parts (team work with central functions of Business Unit)
• Preparation, follow-up and wrap up of quality agreements with suppliers
• Supplier visits/meetings (including domestic and international travel as required) 

Requirements:

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in industry (preferably automotive), of which at least 2 years in quality management (quality department)
• Knowledge of automotive quality requirements - experience in Purchasing (certified as VDA auditor preferred)
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of IT- Tools (MS Office & SAP R3)
• Technical, manufacturing and process knowledge
• Competency in quality methods and tools (IATF, Problem solving, FMEA, SPC, MSA)
• Fluent in English (strong communication skills both verbal and written)
• Leadership capability (able to lead and drive)
• Commercial knowledge and negotiation abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work and communicate efficiently in different cultures