Supplier Development Engineer - BWH

Supplier Development Engineer

Tasks:

• Approve new or changed materials by applying PPAP and APQP standards during the new product launches
• Follow-up supplier APQP activities for smooth ramp-up
• Provide input in commodity strategy and follow and develop established procedures and best practices
• Evaluation of potential suppliers to make specific parts with proper equipment and quality processes
• Carry out new supplier validation audits,  include technical reviews and assessments
• Lead supplier to meet established key performance indicators and milestones
• Establish supplier development programs at respective suppliers with the assigned commodity and follow up corrective actions and results of those programs.
• Lead cross functional problem solving activities at Supplier resulting in robust countermeasures
• Support Supplier Quality Engineers in 8D follow-up related to specific suppliers and commodities
• Contribute and  ensure  continuous improvement activities
• Define necessary actions for early production containment.
• Conduct Supplier Quality training at  supplier to meet BW requirements

Requirements:

• Degree in related discipline
• Fluent English both verbal and written
• min. 4-5 years of manufacturing or Engineering experience in automotive sector and in Supplier Quality area
• Strong training and or knowledge in one or more of the following areas; Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean Deployment and Value
• Engineering/Value Analysis is Required
• Knowledge in manufacturing problem solving (8-D Methodology) and manufacturing processes is Required
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements including APQP and PPAP is Required
• Knowledge of SPC is Required

What we offer:

• Stable background, steady job
• Learning and developing opportunities
• Outstanding salary, benefits
• Bonus scheme