Job Description

JOB TITLE: Supplier Development Engineer

Location: Chennai, India

TRAVEL 50% to 70%

The primary function of the SDE is to coordinate Supplier APQP activity for New Product Launch components in compliance with APQP procedures. Early involvement in supplier vetting, quality system assessment, prior to sourcing. Identify, plan and implement Supplier Continuous Improvement activities via Kaizen and/or Six Sigma methodologies. Determine disposition of Supplier PPAP submissions, Supplier process change request, drive flawless launch activities for new program, lead/support Supplier onsite audit and corrective actions verification, drive supplier improvement activities and train Suppliers to BW & OEM expectations/requirements.
Be the team resources for electrical commodities by providing knowledge of electrical commodities, skill and support to the plant /program teams. To support the plant SQE timely and effective problem solving .

DIMENSIONS

Electrical SDE will be assigned specific Suppliers/Commodities and will be responsible for launching new parts, approving Supplier process changes within assigned Commodities and initiating/drive/track Supplier Development and Continual Improvement activities. To support plant SQE in resolution of electrical component related supplier quality issues.

EDUCATION

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a four-year College or University is required.

KNOWLEDGE and/or EXPERIENCE

· Minimum of 5 years working experience in Automotive Industries.

· Minimum 5 years of Supplier Development/Supplier quality management experience required.

· Knowledge in electrical manufacturing processes, eg, Passive electrical components, PCB, PCB Assembly, Electrical assemblies, Harnesses, Connectors, etc.

· Problem solving (8-D, 5 Whys Methodology) is Required

· Knowledge of IATF16949 requirements including APQP, PPAP, FMEA and Control plan is Required

· Knowledge of VDA 6.3

· Knowledge of SPC

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supplier APQP

· Assist in identifying “high impact” Suppliers and drive improvement activities.

· Conduct Supplier Management Quality Performance Review

· Visit new/resourced and/or “high impact” Suppliers to ensure APQP progress/process integrity

· Serve as a roadblock remover to ensure APQP target dates are successfully met

· Proactively work with Suppliers to minimize and/or eliminate Launch issues

· Report Supplier APQP progress/problems to Program Launch Team

· Lead APQP and Quality Performance Improvement Activities at suppliers.

· To support plant SQE timely and effective problem solving related to supplier quality issues.

· Lead Supplier problem solving for Quality Alert issues affecting multiple BW plants.

· Lead and conduct Supplier Process audit.

Supplier Continuous Improvement

· To drive supplier performance towards Zero defect performance (Customer Impact, Warranty and Line pull).

· Initiate and track Suppliers Continual Improvement Activities

· Work closely with Suppliers to improve Supplier Quality performance for purchased parts

· Review and make disposition on Supplier Change Request submissions

Supplier PPAP Submissions

· Review and make disposition on Supplier PPAP submissions

· Assure PPAP submission on time and meets Launch timing objectives

· Update/communicate PPAP timing to Launch Team members

· Responsible for ensuring all PPAP requirements are met and documentation is up to date and on file for components within assigned commodities

Supplier Quality Training

· Conduct Supplier Quality training, workshop to meet OEM and/or Customer’s specific Quality expectations/requirements

· Support to training the plant SQEs on the commodity knowledges.

COMMUNICATION/COMPUTER SKILLS

· Ability to facilitate communication between program teams and suppliers.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and technical guidance

· Effective at defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid root cause and conclusions.

· Proficient at developing trip reports, general business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

· Effective presentation skills and ability to respond to questions from Management and/or Customers.

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

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