Supplier Quality Manager

Eldor Automotive Powertrain USA is searching for a Supplier Quality Manager to join our team at our state-of-the-art, highly automated production facility located in Daleville, VA. Working in close coordination with the Purchasing Team and the Corporate Quality Team, the role is responsible to ensure a high quality of suppliers, through the qualification and continuous effective supervision of the assigned suppliers in order to maintain a high-quality level of the purchased parts obtained though continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

• Works with Engineering and Purchasing team to develop and maintain thorough knowledge of technological developments and trends for guidance of commodity teams in advancements of design, quality, and manufacturing
• Assess potential supplier base, support Product Sourcing Strategy and provide leadership in new supplier selection and process development
• Plans and manages the process of qualification and auditing (system and process) of new and active suppliers
• Together with Purchasing, manage serious supply issues
• Works with the supplier to resolve open quality issues and ensures that the problem-solving process at the supplier is carried out in the manner and time required by Eldor
• Evaluate and monitor suppliers, coordinating the data collection process and performance summary through the periodic assessment of appropriate indicators. Assure proper process control standards are in place and continuously monitors key manufacturing processes to ensure consistent quality in Tier 1 &2 supplier base
• Conduct assessment in the full VDA6.3 format for a new supplier, and as required on a tri-annual basis for current suppliers
• Product introduction and management. Launch APQP elements with component suppliers
• Assign PPAP criteria for individual components, considering Eldor homologation requirements and OEM customer specific instructions
• Assist Program Manager with reviewing PPAP status for each component on the BOM
• Review PPAP submissions for adequacy, with responsibility for approval and, as needed, follow up
• Provide input into Supplier Monitoring Process (scorecard)
• Support Eldor Manufacturing Plant in Roanoke VA to ensure component supplier completes root cause/corrective actions for repeat and larger quality issues
• Supplier Training and Development
• Monitors supplier’s adherence to Process Change Notification on a timely and cost-effective basis
• Manage Incoming Quality Process and Team
• Manage the Supplier Quality Agreements with local suppliers
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time
• Working knowledge of IATF16949

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications

• Certified IATF16949 lead auditor
• Experience in the following component types: Metal stamping, silicon rubber molding, electronics assembly, wire drawing, and raw material compounding
• Working knowledge of SAP, Process FMEA, statistical tools
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and knowledge of Measurement Devices

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Quality standards in the Automotive sector ISO 9001:2015; IATF; VDA and management systems for the environment 14001-fundamentals, APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
• Management of the production approval process of series Design FMEA, Process FMEA Supplier Auditing Techniques, in accordance with customer-specific requirements
• Knowledge/Reading of Technical Drawings/Prints
• Knowledge of the product/process requiredIATF knowledge, Automotive process management and risk-based thinking*
• IATF core tools (APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, PPAP)
• Audit skills (IATF certification)
• Audit skills (VDA 6.3 - certification) *
• Technical drawing understanding
• Technical development capabilities
• CQI 17 – soldering (keep only CQI, the “number” it depends by the category, mech, PCBA, rubber.)
• VDA 19 or ISO 16232

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Climate-controlled environment (AC throughout the plant)
• Performance reviews and opportunities for raises
• Quarterly bonuses (typically averages between $350-500)
• Health, dental, vision insurance options, HSA account with $500 company match annually
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• 401K with company match
• All employees start with 5 days of PTO, plus 2 weeks of vacation (accrued)
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
• A positive and supportive work environment.
• Company celebrations and events for holidays/milestones
• Access to ONSITE Gym, Café, and other benefits

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer.