Supplier Development Engineer - High pressure die castings 

LOCATION: Apodaca / Nuevo León (MX-NLE), Mexico | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 1542 | JOB GRADE: 15 

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for actively and continuously improving performance of suppliers in the responsible region in terms of quality, delivery and technology.

Support the SQD Die casting group on conducting various supplier related audits on potential, new and current suppliers to Bendix CVS: Supplier Capability Assessments, Run-at-Rates, Manufacturing Capability Audits, Control Plan Audits, etc., and take necessary actions as required.

Essential Functions:

• Review Aluminum Die Cast supplier's CQI-27 assessment and improvement action plan for non-conformances and opportunity for improvement.
• Support with problematic suppliers defining action plans from process point of view with focus on prevention and apply quality and problem-solving methodologies
• Monitor supplier performance (Incidents, PPM's, PAVE, COPQ) and develop / implement effective action plans to improve poor performing suppliers.
• Ability to identify supplier improvements from manufacturing point of view and ensure effective actions are taken to improve KPIs.
• Support Supplier Change Requests and provide feedback to the GPE AC Group.
• Support manufacturing locations on supplier related performance issues (conduct 8D verification, review containment process).
• Support and lead as required new program launches, supplier localization, resourcing projects, etc.
• Resolve medium impact/complex issues at plant and supplier locations.
• Manage suppliers through PAVE
• Support and coordinate the APQP projects for suppliers (DMI+) sessions (C-phase minimum)
• Define and agree on actions with suppliers to meet PPM targets
• Develop supplier’s systems in all aspects of quality and safety
• Assure agreement for obtainable design / process controls
• Approve new suppliers (QMS)
• Technology auditing and benchmarking

Knowledge:

Strong knowledge of APQP, VDA 6.3, PSA, IS9000:2000, IATF 16949 and QMPP

Strong knowledge of statistics

Strong knowledge of SAP

Strong knowledge of quality core tools

Proper application of GD&T

Problem-solving tools

CQI-27 certified is a plus.

Experience:

3-5 years’ experience in Quality and Supplier Quality Engineering:

Leading teams

Managing projects

Working with manager level at suppliers

Dealing with confrontation

Applying problem-solving methods and tools

Skills:

• Strong negotiation skills

• Effective communication skills
• Strong statistical and analytical skill
• Strong auditing skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to read GD&T
• Multi-tasking skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education:

Bachelor of Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Master's degree a plus

Green Belt certification preferred

Travel requirements:

Willingness to travel, (approximately 40-60% domestic and international).

Valid USA Visa and Passport.