Supplier Quality Mng. Development Eng.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and continuous optimization of the supplier portfolio to uphold stringent quality standards and maintain cutting-edge technological advancements. This involves regular performance evaluation through detailed audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively, and driving supplier development initiatives tailored to business objectives.
• Systematically track and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Performance Indicators (PIs), generating comprehensive reports that inform timely escalation and resolution processes where necessary to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate closely with the global category management team to define and implement a coherent, global supplier strategy that aligns with both qualitative requirements and technology-specific needs, fostering innovation and operational excellence.
• Monitor supplier risks by executing thorough supplier surveillance, including planning and conducting on-site assessments, followed by diligent follow-up actions to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Maintain transparent and proactive communication channels with suppliers, providing detailed feedback on annual supplier evaluations, methodologies applied, and improvement expectations to promote partnership and mutual growth.
• Engage cross-functionally with teams such as Procurement, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and R&D, to align supplier capabilities with company goals and project timelines.
• Champion best practices in supplier quality management by integrating industry standards and evolving quality system requirements into daily operations and decision-making processes.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Proven expertise and experience within the automotive sector, demonstrating familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes and supplier quality expectations.
• TS/ISO/AIAG Quality System knowledge/experience
• Quality System Assessment training
• APQP/PPAP Processes and implementation
• SAP & Microsoft Office preferred
• Strong leadership
  • Excellent communication ability (written & verbal)
  • Ability to work and engage with cross functional teams
  • Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results
  • Assertive approach to solving problems
  • Ability to prioritize and make decisions
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa or other sponsorship 

Our Offering

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
• Regular employee appreciation and company events
• Please see all our benefit offerings at Schaeffler Benefits