Supplier Quality Management Specialist

ElringKlinger • Easley, SC

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About The Position

This role involves assisting the Regional CU Supplier Quality team and supporting suppliers of production materials, pass-through parts, and external services related to pre-series production. The specialist will be responsible for generating maturity level analyses, functionally managing local procurement projects, drawing up evaluations of provisional results, and conducting risk assessments. They will also approve initial samples and IMDS data, manage remedial measures for quality problems, qualify and audit suppliers, and organize incoming goods inspection. Additionally, the role includes establishing KPIs, coordinating escalation measures for Procurement Management (APQP), processing supplier complaints, and planning/conducting local requalification tests.

Requirements

• Completed bachelor's degree in engineering field such as mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing
• At least 4 years of professional experience in similar role or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Regional CU Supplier Quality team
• Assisting suppliers of production materials, pass-through parts and external services relating to pre-series
• Generating a maturity level analysis (checking the supplier risk, availability, reliability and safety, potential audits VDA 6.3) during pre-series
• Functionally managing local procurement projects at the plant
• Drawing up evaluations of provisional results based on project milestones and taking into account the specified content and deadlines
• Drawing up risk assessments and initiating improvement measures together with the technical departments and suppliers
• Approving initial samples from suppliers at the plant
• Checking and approving IMDS data
• Responsible for the remedial measures to tackle quality problems with suppliers, incl. initiating CIP meetings or projects
• Qualifying and auditing suppliers as per VDA 6.3
• Responsible for the organization and planning of the incoming goods inspection in the plant
• Drawing up inspection plans for received goods
• Establishing and maintaining KPIs in the assigned area
• Responsible for coordinating the necessary measures for escalation level 1 of Procurement Management (APQP) for pre-series and quality complaints in series production
• Processing of supplier complaints in the system (from the opening of the complaint to its conclusion)
• Planning and conduct of local requalification tests

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level