Job Description

Engage with suppliers for industrialization and readiness for multiple automotive components.
Support supplier selection and capability assessment for various
projects, ensuring alignment with program timelines and quality
expectations.
Drive APQP discipline and enforce PPAP requirements,
ensuring suppliers meet dimensional, material, and performance
validation before production approval.
Track industrialization project KPIs, internally and externally to assess supplier readiness.
Evaluate and validate supplier manufacturing processes by leading
process audits, PFMEA reviews, control plan validation, and equipment
capability/Run@rate assessments.
Optimize supplier manufacturing scalability, ensuring production
lines are capable of meeting increasing volume and quality expectations
during ramp-up phases.
Monitor supplier industrialization performance through KPIs such as
on-time PPAP submission, process capability indices (Cpk/Ppk), defect
rates (PPM), issue closure rate, and supplier corrective action
effectiveness.
Facilitate problem resolution using structured methodologies
(focused problem solving) to address defects, process deviations, and
launch roadblocks proactively.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality,
and supply chain teams to drive VA/VE cost optimization, ensuring
seamless design implementation into supplier manufacturing processes and
technology while maintaining quality and performance standards
Up to 50% travel requirement

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or other related field

Strong Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP),
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect
Analysis (FMEA), Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) development,
Lean manufacturing, Traceability requirements
Technical expertise of automotive components designs and
manufacturing, including knowledge of safety and test requirements and
appearance approval process.
Knowledge of Geometric Design and Tolerancing (GD&T) and datum structures.
Experience in Extrusion and fabrication commodities.
VDA 6.3 credentials and understanding preferred.
In depth knowledge of IATF16949:2016 and understanding of ISO14001. ISO9001 is also a preferred knowledge set.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for 8-10 hours per day.
Required to communicate using phone and/or e-mail.
Ability to view, read, and interpret documents.
Ability to perform all duties in an office environment that may contain ambient noise and temperature fluctuations

About InDepth Engineering Solutions

InDepth Engineering Solutions, a turnkey consultancy firm established in 2006, has been offering comprehensive mechanical design and engineering services. Throughout our journey, we have served clients across various industries, including:

• Automotive

• EV, HEV & Alternate Fuel Vehicles

• Amusement Park & Themed Entertainment

• Commercial Vehicles (Bus & Truck)

• Specialty Vehicles (Mobility & RV)

• Renewable Energy

• Heavy Equipment

• Consumer Products

• Aerospace

• Medical Devices

With a diverse team of engineers driven by passion and perseverance for excellence, InDepth Engineering Solutions remains committed to delivering innovative solutions for projects worldwide. Our core competencies encompass:

• Ideation & Concept Design

• Mechanical Systems Design

• Modeling (CAD), Drafting & GD&T

• Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)

• Reverse Engineering

• Prototyping & Fabrication

• Instrumentation, Testing & Data Acquisition

• Electrical & Control Systems Design

• Root Cause & Failure Mode Analysis (DFMEA)

• Third Party Reviews & Certification

• Onsite Support & Staffing Solutions

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Industry

Unknown

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Troy, Michigan

Year Founded

2006

Website

indepthengsol.com

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