Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer – Automotive Commodities

faurecia S.A.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forvia University training

Global and multicultural environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Forvia is seeking a Supplier Quality Commodities Engineer to develop supplier quality performance for a defined list of suppliers within specified commodities. You will work with ASQs, plant SQAs, serial life buyers and commodity buyers to improve supplier performance and ensure alignment with Forvia standards.

The role covers new supplier qualification, onboarding, changes in components, claim support, supplier development, and regular performance reviews, driving continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 to 10 years of proven Quality function experience in the Automotive industry.
• Practical technical experience in the assigned commodity(s).
• Systematic and methodic complex problem-solving capabilities (Pareto, 5W, Ishikawa, Reverse FMEA, IS/IS NOT, QRCI).
• Practitioner of continuous improvement tools and lean management at suppliers (i.e., visual management, KPI implementation, LEAN wastes, one piece flow).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the Quality system and technical level of the supplier using existing VDA and Forvia standards.
• Qualify, approve and onboard suppliers to become strong partners.
• Give recommendations for supplier selection in programs and series.
• Contribute to the supplier selection and product evaluation before sourcing committee through thorough technical risk assessment.
• Support ASQ with APQP elements at the supplier (Boundary samples set up, Process Audit, Run@Rate with MPT checklist, …)
• Be a strong partner to the ASQ / SQA to ensure the right coordination and support.
• Lead Supplier Performance Reviews and monitor the closing & effectiveness of corrective action plans.
• Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction.
• Manage supplier escalation when appropriate according to Forvia procedures.

Skills

Fluent in English

Negotiation skills

Autonomy

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Forvia is seeking a Supplier Quality Commodities Engineer to develop supplier quality performance for a defined list of suppliers within specified commodities. You will work with ASQs, plant SQAs, serial life buyers and commodity buyers to improve supplier performance and ensure alignment with Forvia standards.

The role covers new supplier qualification, onboarding, changes in components, claim support, supplier development, and regular performance reviews, driving continuous improvement and