Director Supplier Quality Management
Core
Lead supplier quality excellence across manufacturing operations, ensuring raw material quality and driving supplier performance improvements.
Role type
Director, Supplier Quality Management
Builds
Reliable supply chain for manufacturing operations
Domain
Automotive, Semiconductor, Electronics
Required skills
Supplier Quality Management, Incoming Quality Control (IQC), Supplier Qualification, Quality Management Systems, 8D, SPC, FMEA, VDA 6.3, VDA 2, Root Cause Analysis, Cross-functional Leadership
Preferred skills
VDA 6.3, VDA 2
Technologies
8D, SPC, FMEA, VDA 6.3, VDA 2
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee Supplier Quality Management activities including Incoming Quality Control (IQC). Ensure the quality and reliability of productive raw materials supplied to manufacturing operations. Drive qualification and release processes for new suppliers and new raw materials. Develop and execute supplier quality improvement programs to enhance performance and reduce risks. Partner closely with global Supplier Quality teams to align strategies and best practices. Lead supplier audits and ensure compliance with quality management requirements. Manage and lead critical quality escalations, task forces, and root cause investigations to resolve complex issues.
Seniority
Director, Strategic Leadership
