Position Summary:
Interface with all Bendix CVS suppliers in the following areas: quality performance and expectations, interpretation of requirements per engineering drawings and specifications, and supplier improvement, development and audits.   

Essential Functions:
• Lead improvement & development activities with Bendix North America Suppliers (United States, Mexico, Canada).
• Bendix manufacturing plant responsibility for supplier APQP on new product/transitions (measurement standardization, quality requirements, and on-sight PPAP validation)
• Acting as liaison between suppliers, group, and plant buyers, plant quality and engineering. Acting as mediator between suppliers and plant quality when problems arise (Dispute process).
• Conduct audits related to approving new suppliers, supplier development, and product safety.
• Approving Supplier PPAP’s
• Approval of supplier 8D’s
• Support PSA Activities and procedures with team members
• Perform all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees.    Co-ops or students may report to this position.

Knowledge:
• Working knowledge of IS9000:2000 and TS16949 standards required.
• Sound knowledge of Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) modules including PPAP, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Quality Planning & Control Plan (APQP).
• Possesses working knowledge of audit methodologies i.e. process audits, walk the control plan, product audits, etc.

Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of automotive tier 1 quality required.
• Experience in several AIAG modules required.  Prefer experience in all modules.
• Experience in auditing to IS9000:2000 and TS16949 standards preferred.

Skills:
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving utilizing six-sigma tools and 8D principles.
• Multi-task oriented.
• Highly motivated, self-starter.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including process documentation.
• Project management, follow-up and team skills essential.
• Strong training, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites including Excel, MS World, PowerPoint Etc.
• Ability to adapt to priority changes.

Education/Certifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Science/Industrial Management.  (Will consider other types of Bachelor’s degrees only with significant quality management experience +10 years)
• ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CQM) preferred
• Automotive/Truck industry experience