**Job Overview**
The Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist is the primary contact for TE's Supply Base, responsible for continuous quality performance improvement. They ensure suppliers meet ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements.
This role involves acting as ASQ (Advanced Supplier Quality) and managing the supplier APQP process from supplier Technical & Feasibility review to Supplier PPAP Approval, followed by the Supplier Safe Launch process.
Key Responsibilities:
* Quality Key Contact and Account Owner for assigned suppliers/commodities
* Define and track Performance Agreements
* Develop and implement Supplier Improvement Plans and Escalation Processes
* Organize and perform Suppliers Scorecard Reviews, Business Reviews, Complaint reviews, and other management reviews
* Support Incoming Quality Engineer in Complaint Handling and Charge Back processes
* Lead Audits at suppliers per the Supplier Audit Plan
* Support Supplier Selection and Approval Business Process
* Perform Potential Analysis at new suppliers
* Train Experts and own the Supplier Onboarding Process for Quality
* Verify CQI certifications and support suppliers for System Development according to IATF
* Support Supplier Cost related Improvement Workshops in collaboration with Procurement
* Support the APQP Process with assigned suppliers/commodities
Requirements:
* Fluent English and French
* Expert Knowledge on ISO 9001 VDA 6.3., IATF 16949, ISO 14000, and other Automotive Standards is a plus
* Certified (supplier) auditor or VDA 6.3 / IATF 16949 2nd party auditor
* Working Knowledge on specific product and process as required
* Familiar with tools related to supplier APQP process, including but not limited to APQP, PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R@R, and 8D
* Able to work across cultures and countries effectively
* Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools
* Process and System Auditor Skills mandatory
* SAP basic knowledge
* Knowledge in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Competencies:
Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork