Supplier Quality Commodity Engineer

Faurecia•Auburn Hills, MI

83d

About The Position

Provides relevant data for supplier risk assessment during the Acquisition phase and sourcing process (SNC), including current quality and delivery performance, expertise based on business scenarios, competence based on commodity and logistics, capability based on R&D know-how and program management, and capacity based on laboratory equipment and manufacturing operations. Manages APQP elements until PPAP sign-off for components assigned to suppliers during the Development Phase, supporting Program Quality Leaders and Program Purchasing Leaders. Communicates and ensures supplier understanding of program deliverables and activities. Maintains internal databases for supplier meeting minutes, performance tracking, and audit status. Delivers APQP and PPAP convergence to the Supplier Quality Leader (SQL) and manages recovery plans if necessary. Issues claims for quality issues during development and follows up on problem-solving activities. Supports plant SQAs and Serial Life Buyers in monitoring supplier performance and the implementation of engineering changes, corrective actions, and production transfers. Organizes workshops with suppliers for continuous improvement and leads monthly Supplier Performance Reviews. Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices. Commits to the highest ethical standards and adherence to Forvia Group policies.

Requirements

Knowledgeable in automotive quality standards and methods: Statutory and regulatory requirements (FMVSS, ECE, EEC, CCC, etc.), Quality Management System and audit requirements (ISO-9001, IATF-16949), AIAG/VDA Core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC), OEM specific quality requirements, OEM product conformity specifications requirements, Supply chain management (CQI-19), Process audit (VDA 6.3, CQI-8/12/23, etc.), Problem-solving methods (CQI-20, 8D, 3 Legs and 5 Why´s, Pareto analysis, statistical studies, etc.).
Experienced with Interior vehicle products and technologies in a lean manufacturing environment.
Knowledgeable in material laboratory testing (Plastic, metals) and dimensional analysis (GD&T, checking fixtures, CMM, etc.).
Advanced skills in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
Autonomy and Leadership mindset.
Capability to build and manage a network.
Best practice sharing and continuous improvement mindset.
Results oriented with strong written and oral communications skills.
Ability to work in a matrix organization.
Fluent in English. Second language welcome (Spanish, French or German).
Bachelor's degree (BS) is desired. If the candidate has less than a Bachelor’s degree, the minimum proven experience in the Automotive industry should be 5 years minimum.
3 years of proven Quality function experience in the Automotive industry.
Certified Quality auditor preferred (ISO 9001/ IATF 16949, VDA 6.3).

Responsibilities

Provides relevant data to the SQL for the supplier risk assessment during the Acquisition phase and the sourcing process (SNC): Current quality and delivery performance, Expertise depending on business scenario, Competence depending on commodity and logistics scenario, Capability depending on R&D knowhow and program management proficiency, Capacity depending on laboratory equipment and manufacturing operations, Product/process innovation or new technology for the supplier.
Manages the APQP elements until PPAP sign-off for all components nominated to the assigned suppliers, regardless of the program, during the Development Phase.
Communicates and ensures the suppliers understands the deliverables and activities for each phase of the program, which include: BOP Technical Specification, Program timing, Customer Specific Requirements, Build events (Prototypes, first off-tool, slow-build, Meisterbock, pre-series, etc.).
Maintains internal database for supplier meeting minutes, performance tracking or annual audit status (Quality System, manufacturing process, Safety & Regulatory).
Delivers the necessary APQP and PPAP convergence to the SQL for the assigned suppliers and manages a recovery plan if necessary.
Issues a claim to the supplier for any quality issues during the development phase and follow-up on containment, root-cause analysis, and other problem-solving activities to confirm the effectiveness of the corrective actions and process improvements.
Supports the plant SQA and the Serial Life Buyers to follow-up and improve the overall performance of critical suppliers in Serial Life or to monitor the effective implementation of: An Engineering Change, A corrective action plan due to a quality issue or any quality audit, A Production transfer.
Organizes workshops with suppliers for continuous improvement (Poka-Yoke robustness, scrap rate, state-of-the-art technology, etc.).
Lead monthly Supplier Performance Reviews and monitor the closing of corrective action plans.
Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across the organization.
Commits to the highest ethical standards and adherence to: Forvia Group Code of Ethics, Forvia Group Code of Management, Forvia Group Environmental Policy, Forvia Group Quality Policy.
All other duties as assigned by the company.