At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Job Overview
- Define and Execute Supplier Integration Program at selected suppliers.
- Perform Potential Analysis at new suppliers (VDA6.3 Potential Analysis)
- Perform Supplier Integration Assessments to selected suppliers.
- Perform regular visits to Suppliers under the Integration Program till QCDTS Target completion.
- Verifies CQI certifications – Perform CQI audits when applicable.
- Support suppliers for System Development according to IATF when applicable (i.e., ISO 9000 to IATF).
- Monitors Supplier’s performance during the Supplier Development (Integration) Program and escalates to Procurement if required.
- Training Experts within SQ Function for IATF / Core Tools / 5S / Poka-Yoke / Problem-Solving & PDCA / QRM / Lean Tools.
- Owner of Supplier Academy and Onboarding Process for Quality.
- Tooling / Technical Skill Capability according to the required commodity / manufacturing process.
- Experts on Lean Manufacturing. Leads Value Stream Mapping (Flow Analysis) workshops at Suppliers identifying potential cost improvements.
- Leads Supplier Improvement Workshops (i.e., reduction of CoPQ / Scrap Reduction / Lean Manufacturing) in collaboration with Procurement SDE / CoE
What your background should look like :
At least 5 years of experience within Automotive Quality Management (Procurement is a plus)Fluent English is a must, German is an advantageMinimum 5 years of Lean Manufacturing Working ExperienceExpert Knowledge on VDA 6.3., IATF16949, ISO 14000, ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing Tools, Automotive Core Tools, Poka-Yoke, and other Automotive StandardsCertified VDA 6.3 (version 2023) / IATF 16949 2nd party auditor.Problem Solving Tools (8D / PDCA / A3 / DMAIC / SPS, etc)Tooling / Technical Skill Capability according to the required commodity / manufacturing process6 Sigma Green Belt experience at minimum.Technical knowledge on specific product and process as required (e.g. Molding, Stamping, Plating, Die casting, Mechanical Assembly, PAB / PCBA…)Expert level with the tools related to supplier APQP process, include but not limited to PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R@R, Poka-Yoke, 5S and 8D methodology.Ability to work across cultures and geographies effectively.Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools (5-Why, Ishikawa / Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, A3, SPS, etc)Auditor Skills (ISO 19011 / Automotive Process Approach / Risk Thinking)SAP basic knowledge (Minimum Quality Module)Basic knowledge of GD&TStrong presentation and communication and negotiation skillsStrong Coaching & Training skillsBusiness acumen regarding part cost structure / breakdownJob requires regular travels (including abroad)Independent and able to collaborate with other functions / countries / regions.Continuous improvement mindsetCompetencies
Values : Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork