Supplier Quality Manager (m/w/d)
Core
Managing supplier selection, qualification, and development for hydraulic and pneumatic valve systems in the automotive industry.
Role type
Supplier Quality Manager
Builds
Supplier quality programs and product/process audits for automotive clients
Domain
Automotive / Industrial Hydraulics & Pneumatics
Required skills
Supplier selection and qualification, Supplier development, Product and process audits, Second-shift production oversight, First article inspection, Commodity management (plastics and machining), Escalation and crisis management, Quality and process requirement implementation, KPI reporting and improvement program monitoring
Preferred skills
Functional safety knowledge, Design for Six Sigma
Technologies
IATF16949, ISO 26262, VDA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier selection and qualification, Lead supplier development initiatives, Execute product and process audits, Monitor second-shift production, Oversee first article inspections and product development timelines, Manage commodity suppliers for plastics and machining, Handle escalation and crisis situations, Implement quality and process requirements at suppliers, Report KPIs and monitor improvement programs
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC