Manager, Supplier Quality
Core
Lead the Supplier Quality Assurance function to ensure products and services meet customer expectations through defect prevention, variation reduction, and continuous improvement.
Role type
Manager, Supplier Quality
Builds
Supplier quality processes, audit programs, and corrective action plans for automotive supply chain partners.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and supply chain quality management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
root cause analysis, corrective action planning, supplier performance management, FMEA, Lean, Six-Sigma, process capability assessment, warranty cost management, supplier audit coordination
Preferred skills
automotive systems knowledge, new product introduction (NPI) support, benchmarking studies, Health Safety and Environmental risk assessment
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Develop and execute supplier quality processes including audits and product testing; lead resolution of field quality issues with cross-functional teams; manage the CILOW program and warranty metrics; perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis; support new product launches and supplier validation audits; monitor supplier KPIs and report on product quality performance.
Seniority
Manager, strategic planning and team leadership