Supplier Development Engineer

Job Purpose

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

To conduct supplier system assessment audits at the suppliers with reference to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Special Process Modules, Continuous Quality Improvement requirements and any other additional requirements specific to the customer and the company

Report to the responsible Regional Supplier Development Manager when major issues occur. (Ex. Project timing failure, production line stop, customer disturbance, audit status)

To drive continuous improvements throughout the assigned supplier base.

To report the current status of all parts undergoing APQP through proactive discussions with Regional SD Mgt., Launch and Project teams

In case the supplier cannot solve issues highlighted during suppliers APQP process, to collate all information required for decision making and escalate as appropriate within the organization

To support Off-Highway plants globally in case of escalations

Ensure that all purchased parts are ready for PPAP approval to the appropriate level during the APQP process.

Works with suppliers to refine and enhance products and processes by applying continuous improvement and lean principles to assure purchased components meet specifications

Ensures the quality assurance of sourced products through Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, including control plan development, product qualifications, etc.

To be the voice of quality in their respective Regional/Global Commodity Strategy meetings.

To support capacity assessment in order to mitigate production line stop risk.

To lead commodity meetings for the responsible area (top worst suppliers, improvement plans)

Expectations:

University degree in Manufacturing, Quality Engineering

Minimum 5 years relevant experience in similar field

Advanced knowledge of Quality Core Tools

Knowledge in Machining and/or Casting products and processes

Comfortable by working under pressure and managing escalations on a regular basis; independent worker, capable of operating in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment and able to effectively deal with difficult situations

Strong analytical, strategic thinking

Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to present to leadership at all levels

Availability to travel in Hungary and abroad up to 70%

Fluency in English