Supplier Development Engineer (m/f/d) full-time

Category Uncategorized 28. November 2023

Supplier Development Engineer (m/f/d)

Full-time position

Innovative ideas, consistent further development of our products, and the ability to create genuine novelties have made us the leading developer and manufacturer of towbars. Over 140 patents document our distinctive culture of innovation. To consolidate this position as a market and technology leader, we need bright minds at all our locations in Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe in your talent and potential. That's why we offer a wide range of career advancement and training opportunities. At ACPS Automotive, you can follow your own personal career path - and we'll support you along the way. Explore new possibilities, move to different business units, climb the ladder — anything is possible. The more you develop, the better we develop too — a win-win situation. This creates careers as unique as you are.

Main Responsibilities

1. You monitor the supplier pool and associated documents. Suppliers are blocked and unblocked by you.
2. You support your colleagues in Purchasing with supplier selection.
3. You perform potential analyses according to VDA6.3 before supplier approval and monitor corrective measures globally.
4. You oversee the quality performance of suppliers and coordinate closely with manufacturing plants. In case of deviations, you manage the quality improvement program, identify potential for improvement, and develop suppliers according to IATF16949 standards.
5. You prepare and lead quality and escalation meetings.
6. During crises, you coordinate analyses and correction processes across all plants, escalating and de-escalating as needed.
7. You regularly inform suppliers about quality performance, request corrective actions, and monitor their implementation.
8. You participate in the development of SQ tools and processes.
9. You report directly to the Head of Supplier Development.

Requirements

1. Technical studies focused on mechanical engineering or similar, or technician training with additional qualification as QMB or Quality Manager.
2. At least 3 years of professional experience in quality management, either with suppliers or customers.
3. Excellent written and spoken English skills.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of standards such as IATF16949, DIN 14001, VDA6.3.
5. Sound knowledge of complaints management and processing.
6. Strong awareness of quality and costs.
7. Proficiency in IT applications such as MS Office, SAP, and CAQ systems like QS1.
8. Knowledge and experience with APQP processes.
9. Experience in manufacturability evaluations and assessments.
10. An independent, responsible, and proactive personality with a role model mentality.
11. Flexibility for high, spontaneous, and international travel.
12. Excellent coordination, organizational, and assertiveness skills.
13. Strong methodological skills in moderation, visualization, presentation, and decision-making.
14. Excellent communication and intercultural skills.
15. Experience in lean production, logistics, and supply management.

What we offer

1. Flexible working hours and remote work options where possible.
2. A friendly, open working atmosphere with motivated teams and exciting projects.
3. Support for learning new tools, methods, and processes, including ongoing training at our ACPS Academy.
4. Individual support for further training and development.

Start now at ACPS Automotive by sending your application with your earliest start date and salary expectations.

Your contact
Timo Wölper
Phone: +49 (0) 7142 9930-198
[emailprotected]

Application address
ACPS AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
Human Resources Department
Bertha-Benz-Str. 2
74379 Ingersheim
Germany (German)