A leading automotive solutions provider in Ohio is seeking an experienced professional to implement supplier-specific business plans and ensure quality metrics are met. You will lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues and prevent vehicle losses. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and has expertise in Quality Management and problem-solving. This role emphasizes effective leadership and adherence to client standards.
Responsibilities
Implement commodity-specific business plans with suppliers.
Lead cross-functional decisions for issue resolution.
Ensure zero vehicle losses from suppliers.
Troubleshoot for emergency supplier situations.
Adhere to Client standards.
Assess manufacturing feasibility at supplier sites.
Execute PPAP and APQP processes.
Drive sourcing decisions using data and metrics.
Skills
Quality Management
Problem Solving
PPAP processes
APQP
Education
Bachelor of Science/Engineering or equivalent
Job description
Responsibilities
Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics, and vehicle delivery
Lead cross-functional decisions with Client & Supplier leadership to drive resolution of open issues.
Implement actions to ensure zero vehicle losses from suppliers
Principal for on-site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations
Lead adherence to Client standards (i.e.Q1)
Drive assessment & validation of manufacturing feasibility at identified supplier sites
Execute the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Quality Planning Process (APQP)
Use available data, metrics, and business plans to drive future sourcing decisions ensuring improved future quality
Lead on-site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations
Skills Required
Quality Management, Problem Solving, PPAP processes, APQP
Experience Required
Bachelor of Science/ Engineering, or equivalent technical / manufacturing aptitude