Global Lean & Supplier Quality Engineer

TE Connectivity Corporation; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Training opportunities

Employee referral bonus

Location benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity plc seeks a Continuous Improvement Staff Engineer to elevate supplier performance by applying Lean principles and QMS to drive Quality, Delivery, Cost, Technology, and Sustainability. The role involves current-state assessments, training, and leading supplier integration initiatives across global sites.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive quality, Lean manufacturing, and VDA 6.3/IATF 16949 audits, with strong hands-on problem-solving and cross-cultural collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Automotive Quality Management; experience in Procurement a plus.
• At least 5 years hands‑on experience in Lean Manufacturing environments.
• Certified VDA 6.3 (2023 version) and IATF 16949 2nd party auditor.
• Proficiency in VDA 6.3, IATF 16949, ISO 14000; Lean tools and principles.
• Automotive Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC.
• Strong problem-solving methodologies: 8D, PDCA, A3, DMAIC, SPS, 5-Why, Ishikawa, Fault Tree Analysis.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience.
• High proficiency in tooling and technical skills for molding, stamping, plating, die casting, assembly, PAB/PCBA.
• Auditor skills aligned with ISO 19011, Automotive Process Approach, Risk-Based Thinking.
• Basic knowledge of SAP (Quality Module) and GD&T.
• Strong presentation, communication, negotiation, and coaching/training skills.
• Ability to work across cultures and geographies, fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Supplier Integration Programs at selected suppliers to drive performance improvement and alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct Potential Analyses for new suppliers using VDA 6.3 methodology to assess readiness and capability.
• Perform Supplier Integration Assessments and lead workshops under the Integration Program to achieve QCDTS targets.
• Verify CQI certifications and conduct CQI audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Support supplier QMS compliance with IATF 16949, including transitions from ISO 9001 to IATF where required.
• Monitor supplier performance throughout the Supplier Development Program and collaborate with Procurement to manage escalations.
• Train internal SQ experts on Lean tools and principles to build organizational capability.
• Own the Supplier Academy and Onboarding Process for Quality, ensuring consistent training and integration of new suppliers.
• Enhance tooling and technical skill capabilities within the SQ team focusing on key commodities and processes.
• Act as subject matter expert in Lean Manufacturing, leading value stream mapping and flow analysis at supplier sites.
• Lead Supplier Improvement Workshops with Procurement SDE and CoE to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Management

Problem Solving

Six Sigma

APQP/PPAP

VDA 6.3

IATF 16949

SAP QM

GD&T

ISO 9001

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plan

MSA

SPC

Job description

TE Connectivity plc seeks a Continuous Improvement Staff Engineer to elevate supplier performance by applying Lean principles and QMS to drive Quality, Delivery, Cost, Technology, and Sustainability. The role involves current-state assessments, training, and leading supplier integration initiatives across global sites.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive quality, Lean manufacturing, and VDA 6.3/IATF 16949 audits, with strong hands-on problem-solving and cross-cultural collaboration