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*location*:acuna / coahuila (mx-coa), mexico | *brand*: bendix | *requisition id*:4059 | * job grade*: 15*job description*:*high pressure die castings - sde hpdc*position summary*: this position is responsible for actively and continuously improving performance of suppliers in the responsible region in terms of quality, delivery and technology.support the sqd die casting group on conducting various supplier related audits on potential, new and current suppliers to bendix cvs: supplier capability assessments, run-at-rates, manufacturing capability audits, control plan audits, etc., and take necessary actions as required.
*essential functions*: review aluminum die cast supplier's cqi-27 assessment and improvement action plan for non-conformances and opportunity for improvement.monitor supplier performance (incidents, ppm's, pave, copq) and develop / implement effective action plans to improve poor performing suppliers.ability to identify supplier improvements from manufacturing point of view and ensure effective actions are taken to improve kpis.support supplier change requests and provide feedback to the gpe ac group.support manufacturing locations on supplier related performance issues (conduct 8d verification, review containment process).support and lead as required new program launches, supplier localization, resourcing projects, etc.resolve medium impact/complex issues at plant and supplier locations.manage suppliers through pavesupport and coordinate the apqp projects for suppliers (dmi+) sessions (c-phase minimum)define and agree on actions with suppliers to meet ppm targetsdevelop supplier's systems in all aspects of quality and safetyassure agreement for obtainable design / process controlsapprove new suppliers (qms)technology auditing and benchmarking*knowledge*: strong knowledge of apqp, vda 6.3, psa, is9000:2000, iatf 16949 and qmppstrong knowledge of statisticsstrong knowledge of sapstrong knowledge of quality core toolsproblem-solving toolscqi-27 certified is a plus.
*experience*: 3-5 years' experience in quality and supplier quality engineering: leading teamsmanaging projectsworking with manager level at suppliersdealing with confrontation*skills*: strong negotiation skillseffective communication skillsstrong statistical and analytical skillstrong auditing skillsstrong problem-solving skillsstrong organizational skillsproficient in microsoft officeability to read gd&tmulti-tasking skillsability to thrive in a fast-paced environment*education*: bachelor of engineering or industrial engineeringmaster's degree a plusgreen belt certification preferred*travel requirements*: willingness to travel, (approximately 40-60% domestic and international).valid usa visa and passport