Responsibilities
Responsible for the successful development of suppliers’ business processes that result in qualitative and reliable products in line with the internal requirements
Take responsibility over the delivery quality of a commodity, a geographical area or a set of suppliers
Assess supplier quality risks and detailed capability analysis
In case of escalated supplier issues, manages prompt resolutions and act as primary interface between internal and external parties.
Risk Management in NPI
Perform risk assessments on product quality and review suppliers’ capability for new suppliers, new manufacturing processes and create (supplier quality) critical component list. Drive supplier selection and sourcing decisions based upon risk level.
Determine and execute solutions/actions to de-risk the critical component list during the NPI-projects by both challenging supplier capabilities as well as feasibility of the internal designs, aiming to reduce manufacturing and technology complexities. Close follow up on First Article Inspection results and evaluate corrective actions to secure next milestone.
Manage the de-risking activities on time in full by making use of available historical data, lessons learned, onsite audits and process validations, FMEA, DFx,…
NPI coordination for supplier quality
Lead cross functional critical component meetings aligned with the stage gates to enable timely risk identification and actions for risk avoidance/mitigation
Report open risks and provide fact based evidence for granting or failing stage gates based upon open quality risks
Organize lessons learned sessions to improve supplier learning, spark supplier innovation and/or cost reduction.
Structurally implement learnings in quality acceptance manuals and design directive to prevent reoccurrence for future projects
Supplier Development Management
Continuously monitor and proactively analyse supplier performance trends through benchmarking internal and external data. Identify and report risks : prioritise supplier development needs in collaboration with CPE to consistently meet or exceed the quality targets expectations.
Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, timing, capacity and regulatory requirements through onsite process audits
Provide cross-functional leadership during investigations of escalated supplier quality problems and coordinate and report between all internal and external stakeholders.
Influence suppliers to be self-driving towards continuous sustainable improvement on quality, yield, audit compliance, security and environmental requirements,.,,
Prepare, distribute and communicate periodic supplier performance status and risk assessments to divisional leadership as required
Ensure continuous training in technical and manufacturing know-how
Ideal Profile
Master degree or equal by experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality or engineering function
Knowledge of QMS standards ISO9001 and ISO13485 (only applicable for Healthcare)
(Internal) quality audit and process audit experience
Excellent knowledge of problem solving methodologies and techniques
Strong drive and passion for achieving results
Able to work independently by setting priorities, planning and execution
Able to build strategic partnerships with internal customers and external suppliers
Strong communication skills
Project management skills
Team player
Eye for detail
Influencing - motivating skills
Experience in medical devices or automotive industry is an asset
Strong communication skills
Ability to lead reviews and discussions with suppliers
Comfortable working in an international team environment
Language Requirements: English is mandatory (international Team) ; Dutch is not required
