Supplier Quality Engineer

As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.

Job Description

Role Summary

Main Tasks

1. Supports Project Team in performing the risk assessment of purchased parts and suppliers.
2. Initiates the APQP process for purchased parts summarizing all product related requirements provided by the relevant functions (e.g. R&D, Production, Logistic) in the Product Requirement File for Purchased Parts (PRFPP).
3. Leads the project management for all new supplier evaluations, from start to finish.
4. Develops and implements supplier score cards and monitoring supplier performance trends.
5. Assures the flow of technical and quality related information between MANN+HUMMEL and suppliers for project related part-specific requirements, measuring methods, etc.
6. Monitors the APQP progress of suppliers ensuring that the suppliers are on time according to the agreed timeline.
7. Escalates to the Project Team if a purchased part caused delay is critical to the project timeline.
8. Responsible for the verification of purchased part ISIR/PPAP documentation and relevant parts for new projects as well as to clarify the acceptability of deviations found during the approval process with R&D and other involved functions.
9. Conducts process releases and production readiness verifications at suppliers as needed (e.g. Run@Rate).
10. Communicates Lessons Learned and provides support within the SQA/SQE/SQD network and supports in standardization and continuous improvement of the APQP process for purchased parts.
11. Responsible for planning and organization of Incoming Goods Inspection (IGI) according to Control and Inspection Plans; incl. management of purchased parts quarantining, sorting and rework related activities.
12. Manages supplier quality complaints (8D/RPS).
13. Ensures the robustness of the corrective actions of suppliers; if necessary, by follow up and validation of actions on site at the suppliers.
14. Drives supplier improvement programs and applies the MANN+HUMMEL rules for CSL1/ CSL2 (Controlled Shipping Level); if necessary, organizes top worst supplier meetings together with Purchasing.
15. Plans and performs supplier audits with focus on process and product audits.
16. Coordinates supplier related deviations, concessions and changes as part of Technical Change Management (TCM).
17. Has the authority and the responsibility to stop any purchased parts delivery in case of a non-conformance related to customer expectations, safety or environmental regulations.
18. Manages the Incoming Goods Inspectors (budget, recruitment, allocation of resources, personnel development).

Your Profile

Education and Work Experience:

1. University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Mechanical, Engineering degree or equivalent education.
2. At least 3 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing or Production functions in the relevant industry.
3. Knowledge in and understanding of ISO 14001 requirements.
4. Expertise in Advanced Quality Planning (APQP) and knowledge of standard quality tools (e.g. FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, Initial Sampling Process, Run@Rate, inspection methods).
5. Ability to interpret drawings and requirements for ensuring the adherence to agreed quality parameters.
6. Experience of product and process audit.
7. Ability to apply and train suppliers in problem solving and process capability tools.

Preferred:

1. Experience in relevant production processes and technologies.
2. Able to train suppliers on additional quality and lean techniques – such as design of experiments, continuous improvement programs and lean manufacturing tools.
3. Expertise in Customer Specific Requirements.
4. Skills required in component cleanliness management.

Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.