Role Overview
About the Role
We seek a Quality Engineer to lead Supplier Quality Rescue Projects, develop project scope and phases, and report progress and results.
About the Team
The Supplier Management area ensures quality, efficiency, and compliance in the supply chain. It is responsible for selecting and evaluating suppliers, establishing transaction processes, and managing non-conformities to maintain high standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage EPPAP when applicable
* Support supplier selection process
* Develop and execute Supplier Quality Rescue Projects
* Ensure project results meet schedule and quality requirements
* Strengthen relationships between suppliers' and teams
* Coordinate and present targets achievements for meetings
* Join top management meetings internal and external
* Initiate and lead continuous improvement activities at Suppliers
* Audit suppliers' management of their sub-suppliers' abilities to guarantee quality
* Visit sub-tiers to help address their issues
* Interact with teams to coordinate and follow up on investigations and solutions
* Analyze operational technical and administrative matters related to parts quality
* Follow up on quality performance and apply corrective measures
* Provide regular written and verbal reports on observations and findings
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree engineering ideally in mechanical electrical or industrial engineering
* At least 5 years professional experience in supplier quality
* Comprehension and execution of broad practices associated within quality and related fields
* Practical experience in technical problem-solving using methods such as Six Sigma or 8D
* Practical experience in using QM core tools such as 8D FMEA MSA SPC and process capability analysis
* Practical experience in leading several problem-solving projects in operations suppliers or development environments
* Ability to set up and coordinate a problem-solving program at Supplier
* Six Sigma Black Belt certification desired
* Availability for national and international traveling including for long periods
* Bilingual fluency in Portuguese English and Spanish
* Fluency in Italian and French are desired
* Advanced level of proficiency in utilization of MS Office Excel Word PowerPoint and Project