Job opportunity
support a dynamic team in supplier quality management by selecting, monitoring, developing, and evaluating suppliers to ensure compliance with industry standards. This role facilitates supplier certifications, resolves quality issues, and performs supplier assessments to drive continuous improvement and alignment with customer expectations.
1. develop technical data sheets for purchased products and materials.
2. support and lead the creation of test methods for labs.
3. identify and manage third-party labs for component certification.
4. participate in supplier selection based on quality criteria.
5. conduct audits of supplier quality systems, processes, and facilities.
6. review and approve supplier ppaps and related documentation (control plans, capability studies, fmeas, gage r&r, etc.).
7. resolve supplier quality issues using structured problem-solving (8d, containment actions).
8. facilitate management quality reviews with underperforming suppliers.
9. monitor corrective actions and track supplier ppms.
10. support supplier development and certification renewals.
11. perform onsite inspections and sorting of purchased products.
12. validate packaging for purchased parts and materials.
13. develop homologation processes for oe customer requirements.
14. lead continuous improvement and cost-saving projects with suppliers.
* timely and effective resolution of supplier quality issues.
* ancurate and complete ppap documentation and approvals.
* improved supplier performance metrics.
* successful certification renewals and compliance.
* strong collaboration with teams.
* recognition as a reliable partner in supplier quality management.
key skills and qualifications
- quality systems knowledge: iso 9001, iatf 16949, vda
- advanced quality planning: apqp, fmea, ppap, spc, msa
- analytical thinking and problem-solving
- project management and multitasking
- communication and interpersonal skills
- customer satisfaction orientation
- bilingual communication: english and spanish
what you bring
- bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- minimum 2 years of experience in quality systems
- experience with iso 9001/iatf 16949 or vda
- familiarity with aiag tools and methodologies
- strong self-motivation and communication skills
- ability to work across all organizational levels
- fluent in english and spanish