Six Sigma Black Belt Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field (Mechanical, Industrial, Production Technology) required
• 10+ years of professional experience in Quality, Production, Logistics, or Cost/Process Planning
• 10+ years of Supply Management experience in an automotive production environment preferred
• Proven record in Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Process Improvement
• Demonstrated competence in vendor assessment and negotiation
• Experience presenting to high-level management (internal, suppliers, and customers)
• VDA 6.3 Process Auditor
• Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, Six Sigma, and process capability analysis tools
• Strong MS Office and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and leadership skills
• Ability to independently troubleshoot issues and determine course of action

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

• Create, execute, communicate, and maintain supplier quality strategy for commodities
• Manage a team of direct reports to facilitate execution of supplier quality goals and objectives
• Coordinate Supplier Quality Management Engineers (SQME) activities for new product development and current product changes
• Create and implement Supplier Vetting Strategy, Supplier Capability Assessment, Supplier Selection, and Key Supplier Performance Metrics
• Develop and implement supplier quality roadmap in collaboration with Global Supply Management Manager and Quality Director
• Create and implement global commodity quality requirements
• Benchmark suppliers on best-in-commodity production strategies
• Serve as center of expertise for manufacturing processes within the respective commodity
• Develop compliance matrix models and assess supplier competencies
• Lead supplier quality vetting and selection process
• Work closely with Global Commodity Manager and Engineering to improve Quality/Cost/Time
• Identify quality improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement programs
• Establish and lead supplier technical site assessments; coordinate supplier process audits and corrective action audits
• Lead resolution of complex supplier quality issues and serve as escalation point
• Conduct supplier quality training and develop local Supplier Development Engineers
• Identify new technologies supporting business growth and product leadership
• Track and communicate global commodity industry trends and opportunities
• Establish KPIs to monitor supplier performance over mid and long-term
• Monitor supplier performance and coordinate visits to domestic suppliers (US, Canada, MX)