Global Supplier Quality & APQP Specialist (Pre-Series)

ElringKlinger Automotive Manufacturing, Inc. / US; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ElringKlinger Automotive Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a seasoned procurement specialist focused on supplier quality for automotive production.

You will support regional supplier quality, manage pre-series risk analyses, and drive qualification and audits with suppliers while coordinating delivery and quality KPIs across the plant. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least four years of related experience, with a strong emphasis on APQP, VDA 6.3, IMDS data, and

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing).
• At least 4 years of professional experience in a similar role or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Regional Supplier Quality and suppliers of production materials and pass-through parts.
• Generate maturity level analysis during pre-series evaluating supplier risk, availability, reliability and safety.
• Functionally manage local procurement projects at the plant.
• Approve initial samples from suppliers at the plant.
• Check and approve IMDS data and escalate quality issues with CIP projects.
• Qualify and audit suppliers per VDA 6.3 and coordinate supplier audits.
• Establish and maintain KPIs; plan inspection for incoming goods; manage escalation for APQP in pre-series and series.
• Process supplier complaints from opening to closure in the system.

Skills

Supplier Quality

APQP

VDA 6.3

Risk Assessment

Project Management

KPIs

IMDS

CIP

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering

Tools

IMDS

APQP Tools

Job description

ElringKlinger Automotive Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a seasoned procurement specialist focused on supplier quality for automotive production.

You will support regional supplier quality, manage pre-series risk analyses, and drive qualification and audits with suppliers while coordinating delivery and quality KPIs across the plant. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least four years of related experience, with a strong emphasis on APQP, VDA 6.3, IMDS data, and