Supplier Quality Assurance (m/f)

Aufgaben:

- Active implementation of the Maturity Level Milestone system together with the project purchasing and review of the implementation measures at the suppliers site
- Performance of process analysis and process improvements as regards quality and logistics processes at the supplier
- Performance of the advanced quality planning for tool-specific purchased parts incl. status reporting.
- Support and critical accompaniment of the activities for the preparation and compilation of the documents for process and product release (PPAP/initial sampling) by the supplier.
- Evaluation and release of the documents for process and product release (PPAP/initial sampling according to VDA)
- Use of modern quality assurance tools appropriate to the situation (8D assessments, Poka-Yoke workshops, etc.).
- Support and/or critical accompaniment of the problem handling process at the suppliers

Care of suppliers/purchased parts:
- Implementation of production test runs at the suppliers
- Supplier visits in connection with samples
- Contact with suppliers for fault correction for NOK diagnosis, coordination of corrective measures to be taken at key suppliers
- Collection of statements from suppliers
- Plausibility check of the 8D reports from suppliers with repeat failures
- Proper documentation of processes, reports and documents

Skills:

- Technician/master craftsman, preferably specialising in plastics technology or with adequate training
- DGQ training (e.g. auditor) desirable
- Category B driving license

Requirements:

Methodological expertise:
·    Ability to work analytically and in a target-oriented way
·    Mastery of moderation/presentation techniques
·    Conflict resolution/negotiation skills
·    Knowledge of QM methods, such as in the product and process approval procedure
(QVP, APQP, PPAP/EMPB, A-B-C analysis, FMEA SPC...)
·    Project management experience

Technical competence:
·    Practical experience in quality management in the automotive supplier industry, as well as audit experience (VDA 6.3 process audit)
·    Knowledge of measurement technology
·    Product/technology knowledge (injection molding, painting, chrome plating…)
·    Good level of English, other foreign languages (French/Spanish) desirable
·    IT knowledge (Office, SAP R3, ... )

Social skills
·    Self-assurance, assertiveness
      Communication/teamwork

If you are interested in working in a challenging and exciting technical environment in the South of Germany, this is an excellent opportunity. To find out more about the role, please send us your application via Email, stating the reference number.