Qualification, Attributes & Technical Skills required
Extensive knowledge of automotive hardware commodities and manufacturing processes, including Machining, Stamping, Plastic Injection Molding, Metal Injection Molding (MIM), Fasteners, Springs, Gears, Shafts, Housings, Brackets, Precision Mechanical Components and Assemblies.
General understanding of manufacturing process controls, special processes, heat treatment, surface finishing/coating, dimensional inspection, tooling and process capability requirements.
Experience in supplier qualification, development, industrialization and product launch activities for new and existing suppliers.
Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, Run@Rate and production readiness reviews.
Experience in supplier process audits, quality system audits and manufacturing assessments in accordance with IATF16949, VDA 6.3 and AIAG requirements.
Ability to read engineering drawings, technical specifications and GD&T requirements, with good understanding of dimensional and tolerance controls.
Capability to identify and resolve manufacturing and quality issues through effective supplier management and process improvement.
Problem solving analysis skills with a logical and methodical approach (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FTA).
Experience in failure analysis related to machining, stamping, plastic and MIM processes, including root cause identification and corrective action implementation.
Knowledge of process capability analysis, statistical methods and continuous improvement tools to drive supplier quality performance.
Other Skills
Project Management and Leadership Skills.
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
Manufacturing Process Auditing and Supplier Development.
Quality practices: AIAG APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, MSA, SPC, DOE, IATF16949, VDA 6.3, etc.
Fluent spoken and written English. Knowledge of a 3rd European language is a plus.
University Graduate in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials or Industrial Engineering.
Previous working experience of minimum 8 years, preferably in automotive industry.