Responsibilities：

Supplier selection and evaluation process:

−Support Purchasing with the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology, Quality capabilities and risks.

−Prepare and conduct supplier on-site audits

−Request and verify supplier risks mitigation correction action plan according to audit outputs.

−Support new product launches to ensure suppliers are capable of delivering to the required quality standards.

−Build trust relationships with suppliers.

Supplier project management:

-Share and explain to supplier all KAMA requirements related to quality targets, project requirements (APQP), process preparation and validation requirements (PPAP) and other customer specific requirements.

-Carry out and support supplier during industrialization process according to APQP and general vehicle master schedule.

-Responsible for supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and PSW sign off.

-Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.

Supplier development:

-Manage the Supplier quality and delivery Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain.

-Manage the root cause analysis and corrective actions process of supplier quality issues.

-Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities (Supplier development).

-Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean,Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

-When it is required, be responsible for supplier trainings to cover quality basics like TQM, Lean, TPM, SPC, problem solving (8D, A3, DMAIC, etc.).

-Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends.

EXPERIENCES:

- Experience with Power Battery or related products in SQA or Quality engineer role.

-Understand manufacturing processes like machining, casting, welding, SMT and assembling.

-Skilled with on-site manufacturing and quality operational system audit according to IATF 16949.

-Good knowledge of ISO9001, IATF 16949.

-Expert knowledge and practice in quality tools like: 8D, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC.

-Excellent communication skills. Ably to lead cross-functional teams and suppliers.

-Will be an advantage if you are certified internal ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 auditor.

-Will be an advantage if you are 6 Sigma Green or Black Belt certified expert.