Position:

• Supplier Quality Coordinator

Job Objective:

• Responsible for the development and monitoring of the supplier base of the company at North America Region, achieving and ensuring quality standards according to the Supplier Guide Requirements and standards such as VDA and/or IATF.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the development of new suppliers
• Audit process capability and output (PPAP release)
• Ensure compliance with quality and productivity standards for suppliers
• Create an annual supplier audit plan and execute audits accordingly
• During audits, validate and maintain documentation of qualified suppliers according to IATF, corporate, and/or VDA
• Coordinate schedules according to applicable requirements for new project suppliers and share with stakeholders
• Responsible for PPAP requalification with assigned suppliers (annually)
• Responsible for generating, tracking, and closing supplier notifications
• Comply with applicable customer-specific requirements for SQE
• Attend applicable audits for SQE
• Generate RMAs for supplier charges due to defective material impacts, lost production time, overtime, etc.
• Analyze, manage, and ensure workload balance and responsibilities for their team according to the global organization
• Ensure compliance with defined local and global KPIs
• Develop and lead the supplier quality team

Experience, Education and Development:

• Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering
• Availability to travel
• Fluent in English
• German language (desirable)
• Negotiation and communication skills
• Knowledge in Customer Specific Requirements
• Knowledge of Core Tools
• Problem Solving knowledge
• Knowledge IATF 16949
• Knowledge in VDA 6.3 (Auditor license desirable)
• 5–7 years of experience in similar positions

We Offer:

• Above-law benefits
• Flexible schedule
• People-centered work environment
• Competitive compensation