At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Why you should join:
You will be responsible for the technical and management development for new and existing suppliers according to the SI Global Strategy defined by Procurement and Supplier Quality, using applicable assessments and frequent visits to the targeted suppliers.Expert to suppliers in QMS (ISO 9001/IATF 16949/VDA6.3), Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving Tools, TE Systems, Training Experts, with a high Tooling / Technical Skill Capability
Your main tasks:
- Define and Execute Supplier Integration Program at selected Suppliers.
- Perform Potential Analysis at new suppliers (VDA6.3 Potential Analysis)
- Perform Supplier Integration Assessments to selected suppliers.
- Perform regular visits to Suppliers under the Integration Program till QCDTS Target completion.
- Verifies CQI certifications – Perform CQI audits when applicable.
- Support suppliers for System Development according to IATF when applicable (i.e., ISO 9000 to IATF).
- Monitors Supplier’s performance during the Supplier Development (Integration) Program and escalates to Procurement if required.
- Training Experts within SQ Function for IATF / Core Tools / 5S / Poka-Yoke / Problem-Solving & PDCA / QRM / Lean Tools.
- Owner of Supplier Academy and Onboarding Process for Quality.
- Tooling / Technical Skill Capability according to the required commodity / manufacturing process.
- Experts on Lean Manufacturing. Leads Value Stream Mapping (Flow Analysis) workshops at Suppliers identifying potential cost improvements.
- Leads Supplier Improvement Workshops (i.e., reduction of CoPQ / Scrap Reduction / Lean Manufacturing) in collaboration with Procurement SDE / CoE
Your ideal background:
- B.S. degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or related field
- At least 5 years of experience within Automotive Quality Management portion. Procurement is a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of Lean Manufacturing Working Experience
- Expert Knowledge on VDA 6.3., IATF16949, ISO 14000, ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing Tools, Automotive Core Tools, Poka-Yoke, and other Automotive Standards
- Certified VDA 6.3 (version 2023) / IATF 16949 2nd party auditor.
- Problem Solving Tools (8D / PDCA / A3 / DMAIC / SPS, etc)
- Tooling / Technical Skill Capability according to the required commodity / manufacturing process
- 6 Sigma Green Belt experience at minimum
- Demonstrated skills in a matrix environment.
- Technical knowledge on specific product and process as required (e.g. Molding, Stamping, Plating, Die casting, Mechanical Assembly, PAB/PCBA…)
- Expert level with the tools related to supplier APQP process, include but not limited to PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R@R, Poka-Yoke, 5S and 8D methodology.
- Ability to work across cultures and geographies effectively.
- Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools (5-Why, Ishikawa/Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, A3, SPS, etc)
- Auditor Skills (ISO 19011 / Automotive Process Approach / Risk Thinking)
- SAP basic knowledge (Minimum Quality Module)
- Basic knowledge of GD&T
- Strong Presentation skills
- Strong Communication and negotiation skills
- Strong Coaching & Training skill
- English fluent in speaking, listening and written.
Job requires regular travels (including abroad), 50-75% of the time. Independent and able to collaborate with other functions/countries/regions.
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, TeamworkABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 9,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 130 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group
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