As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will establish, assist and support the supply chain management process developing reliable external direct suppliers, by assessing supplier capabilities and providing performance improvement methods.

Your Role:

• Monitor supplier performance, develop, and publish data reports; judge 8D reports and Problem-Solving Tools analysis.
• Support and push underperforming suppliers in their improvement activities.
• Manage supplier changes processing (SSCR).
• Support Cost Recovery activities between Suppliers and Aptiv.
• Support cross-functional teams (APQP/PDP) and function as a liaison to additional supplier development / supplier quality resources.
• Lead Regional SPDP Planning & Analysis and Administration Activities.
• Perform audits at suppliers concerning Manufacturing & Problem-solving capabilities, independent planning, execution and rating of system and process audits at suppliers on request.
• Monitor/accelerate supplier implementation of improvement plans through follow up measures.
• Sampling Approval (PPAP, PPF): initialize, observe, judge, and approve products and processes at suppliers according to requirements.

Your Background:

• Bac5 in a technical education.

• Experience of min 2-5 years of Quality Area in Aptiv.

• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality, engineering processes and Problem Solving tools.

• Fluent English required (Oral and written communication skills).

• Flexibility and travel readiness.

• Creativity, Initiative & Independent judgement.

• Experience in Auditing of suppliers according to VDA & IATF Standards.

• Knowledge of Customer Specific requirements (including German OEMs) and Automotive Standard.

• Interpersonal skills to lead motivate and facilitate others in group situations and instruct others in new techniques.

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