SQM Engineer

Key targets of job profile:

· In line with AUMOVIO Global Quality understanding "Quality First", strive and drive Zero Defect requirement to the supplier base.

· Drive Zero Defect Culture within the SQM organization.

· Ensure Best in Class "consistent and sustainable" supplier quality performance to support perfect launches and no spills

Areas of responsibility / Main Tasks:

· Responsible to lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Supplier Quality Function for Category supplier base in India and Asia.

· Perform and follow up VDA 6.3 audits with Suppliers, the assessment and introduction of potential new suppliers in close cooperation with BU Supplier Management, Category Management, Business Unit R&D and Procurement.

· Maintain the Global Category Supplier Panel for the region aligned with the Procurement Category Strategy.

· Support the Definition and implementation of category specific quality standards.

· Support Plant Supplier Quality (SQM CI/SP) in case of escalation for respective categories within the SQM organization, internally /externally as required.

· Initiate and manage supplier improvement programs with Supplier’s top Management and change management for running production components.

· Support the BU/ Plant SQM Teams in activities such as Supplier Maturity Evaluation, Design review with R&D, Supplier Component Review, Sourcing decision, APQP, Run@rate, PPAP for components on the assigned category.

· Escalation Management on worldwide basis, Preparation and performing Management meetings with suppliers. e.g., Red Alerts

· Drive Lessons Learned & Read Across items to avoid recurrences at/and across suppliers.

· Review of sourcing documentation and preparation for team decision

· Work in international and multi-disciplinary teams including e.g. Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, local SQM departments, Customer Quality and Logistic

Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferred metal material, metal forming

· Extensive knowledge of AIAG requirements, Quality Tools & Lean Manufacturing (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, ISO 14001, Six Sigma, 8D management & SPC).

· Rich experiences in continuous improvement, industrial engineering, production and escalation management.

· Communication skills, including Presentation and Negotiation techniques.

· Advanced English (Fluent, written and spoken), ready for technical discussions and negotiations with suppliers, work effectively in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.

· Computer skills (MS Office, MS Project, Minitab or equivalent, Visio)

· Willingness to travel in Domestic and International from working time.

· Knowledge of Manufacturing processes: Cold forming, Turning and Machining, Heat Treatment, Technical cleanliness, Marking / Traceability, AOI system, Functional testing, Assembly's technologies, Motors technologies, Audit Management

· Analytic and structured approach, result oriented, decision-making ability.

· Self-assured, self-driven, leadership, willingness to take responsibility, team spirit, ability to work under pressure.

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