Overview
supplier quality and development manager role at whirlpool corporation.
the team you will be a part of includes the quality generalist group ensuring quality controls and improvements. This role is based in monterrey, mx, on a full-time on-site basis.
responsibilities
* manage a sq&d team which includes different commodities to drive the supply base toward operational excellence, improving kpis and ensuring a flawless npi (new product introduction) launch.
* improve supplier quality systems and develop suppliers’ ability to improve product and service quality performance.
* ensure application of tools and processes with suppliers; use preventive and problem-solving tools; focus on proactive prevention and predictive work with suppliers.
* develop and apply lessons learned to systematically improve launches and ppap quality and commodity kpi improvements.
* execute the advanced product quality planning (apqp) requirements for new product introductions; manage ppap approval to develop manufacturing processes using purchased item qualification development tools (e.g., pfmea, control plan, process map).
* drive supplier systemic improvements and implement global tools and processes (8d, drill deep/drill wide, etc.).
* serve as the initial point of contact for short-term issue resolution, enabling longer-term solutions.
* monitor and improve monthly supplier performance at whirlpool divisions.
* manage / conduct supplier qualification audits.
* lead the community of practice (cop) of assigned commodities and be part of mvt teams to drive supplier improvement requests (sir) improvements.
minimum requirements
* bachelor degree: engineering (electrical, industrial, mechanical, electronical)
* 5+ years of experience in quality and manufacturing processes.
* black belt certified; data analysis, ability to identify trends/patterns and implement actions; process management.
* experience working in manufacturing engineering-related fields with supplier quality.
* proficient english level.
* desire: electronics process and controls knowledge.
preferred skills and experiences
* master in quality or business.
* previous roles: project engineer, supplier development, quality engineer, project management.
* iso 9000 and/or ts16949 knowledge desired.
* knowledge of apqp, ppap, opex/six sigma tools, lean and continuous improvement.
* desired experience in appliance or automotive industry.
* proactive, ability to manage and drive change, results-focused, strong teamwork, problem-solving skills; knowledge of quality tools to drive kpi improvements.
* risk management, ability to identify and mitigate risk; leadership to lead and motivate others; self-learner; analytical synthesis of information.
what we offer
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equal opportunity
at whirlpool corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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