Sr Engineer - Supplier Quality
Reynosa, TAM, MX, 88788
ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility.
ZF is looking for a Sr. Engineer - Supplier Quality for our location in Reynosa.
The position is responsible to ensure component’s compliance to requirements during series process:
- Lessons learned / Read across management
- Document Read across and Risk Mitigation Analysis
- Concern management
1.Structured problem-solving effectiveness including root cause analysis and counter measure implementation
2.Cost recovery management
- Revalidation management
- Audits (VDA 6.3 / Go & See)
- Escalation management
- Focus on Continuous Improvement Activities to improve supplier performance
- The position holder is a member of all ZF LIFETEC product lines, i.e., SBS, IRS, SWS, INFL
Position Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of ZF supplier management procedures and directives and main interfacing procedures and reporting systems.
- Global and local communication and working together with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
- Assist suppliers in systemic problem-solving including root cause analysis through implementation of robust corrective & preventive counter measures and monitoring effectiveness.
- Initiate and follow up on Read Across activities based on the lessons learned from critical supplier issues.
- Collect cost recovery related to supplier issues
Perform Audits and follow up closure of open issues, if any:
1.At suppliers, with OEMs, with certification body (IATF)
2.Yearly supplier audit planning (product and process) and maintaining audit repository - Perform Risk Mitigation Analysis, Mistake proofing control review and address gaps.
- RFMEA Analysis to find out sleepers and initiate process improvements
Track & report Supplier performance on key KPI and monitor progress on improvement activities. - Lead Supplier escalation as well as continuous improvement initiatives
Interface with Customers on critical supplier issues as necessary - Development / management of the quality related documentation (for ex. Incoming Inspection CP`s)
- Tight cooperation with Plant SQA, Quality and SDE department
- Regional and Global travel required
Requirements:
- Systemic Problem-Solving analysis skill
- English Language skills
- Cultural awareness
- Audit skills and certifications
- QMS skills
- Product knowledge: Design and Process
- GD&T, measurement systems, statistical basics (SPC, MSA, Capability study)
- Effective Communication, presentation, and strong negotiation skills
- Knowledge in OE and Lean production
- Skills in Process analysis, APQP, FMEA, Control plan, PPAP
- Good computer skills including MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.
- Highly motivated and passionate team player to bring the positive change
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree; 5+ years of relevant experience with Automotive processes at OEM, Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier
Be part of our ZF team as Sr Engineer - Supplier Quality and apply now!
Contact
Mariana Lizeth Cantu
+52 81 2059 2187
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