• Responsible for the quality-related activities for purchased parts within the APQP & production phase, including supplier PPAP approval.
• Focus on supplier complaint management with the timely introduction of containment actions and elimination of root cause of concern.
• Work with suppliers on specific continuous improvement and supplier development initiatives.
• Undertake supplier quality systems audits against defined audit schedule. Follow up and assist supplier with corrective action closure.
• Ensure timely review and approval of supplier PPAP's.
• Undertake internal quality systems audits to the requirements of TS16949.
The ideal candidate will have: -
• Ideally Certified TS16949 Lead Auditor
• Have a minimum of 3 years quality engineering experience within within automotive manufacturing
• Knowledge of 8D problem solving process
• Fundamentals of APQP processes & milestones
• Release procedures (QS 9000 PPAP, VDA 2)
• Understand PFMEA/DFMEA techniques and how to drive these to provide proactive improvements
• Detailed knowledge of TS16949/VDA quality systems & standards
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