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SQM Category for Functional plastics (Periferico)

  • Guadalajara (Guadalajara)
  • Design / Civil engineering / Industrial engineering

Job description

Job Description

Responsible to lead and Manage the day to day activities of the Supplier Quality Function for Category PLF in North America.

Perform and follow up VDA 6.3 audits with Suppliers, the assessment and introduction of potential new suppliers in close cooperation with BU Supplier Management, Category Management, Business Unit R&D and Purchasing.

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.

If necessary, 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.

Perform Component Introduction for PMT Components to be used in the Region ( Sourcing, APQP, R@R, G70)

Desired profile

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree in Engineering.
Extensive knowledge of AIAG requirements, Quality Tools & Lean Manufacturing
(ISO / TS 16949, ISO 14001, VDA 6.3, Six Sigma & SPC).
Advanced English (Fluent, written and spoken).
German would be considered desirable.
Computer skills (MS­Office, MS­Project, Minitab or equivalent, Visio)
Willingness to travel in Domestic and International up to 50% from working time.
Knowledge of Manufacturing processes for Light Alloy Castings, Aluminum Castings,High Pressure Die Casting and related processes and technologies.

Experience:
Minimum of 3 years in a similar or related position (e.g. ­ Quality Engineering,
Supplier Quality, Quality Auditing, Quality Management, Project Management,
Manufacturing planning, Local Project Leader, Tooling Engineering).
Experience in leading people (Engineers, Direct reports) is highly desirable.
Experience with component/product introduction in automotive environment.
Experience with New Product Launch and Release of new processes.
Must exhibit the ability to lead and mentor suppliers and colleagues in BU / Plant Environment.
Experience in Automotive Industry

Category related technical knowledge and working experience is strongly preferred (Plastic Injection Molding ).

Other Skills & Abilities:
Excellent communication skills, to communicate with people at various levels and different cultures.
Excellent Networking skills, to build strong working relationships with BU's and Manufacturing locations.
Ability to work effectively in a team, share knowledge and best practices with others and promote overall skill development of the group
Organized with demonstrated ability to complete tasks within specified time lines
Strong attention to detail and decision making ability.
Willingness to take responsibility and lead activities.
Analytical, Structured & organized
Ability to work in a matrix organization.

Big 6 relevant factors: strategic orientation, delivering results, coaching, quality orientation, initiative, intercultural competency

Contact Name

Guadalupe Villarreal

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