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Voith Turbo · 9 hours ago

Sr. Supplier Quality Development Expert

York, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Voith Group is a global technology company specializing in various markets including energy and automotive. The Sr. Supplier Quality Development Expert is responsible for the qualification and continuous development of suppliers to improve quality and delivery performance, as well as optimizing costs.

Machinery

Responsibilities

Planning and implementation of new supplier approvals (Assessments/Audits) with understandability of supplier manufacturability on complex parts/components

Prepare comprehensive audit reports, Identify risks and implement action plans & process optimization to improve supplier performance ensuring supply of quality products

Initiation and follow-up of correction measures from audits and reclamations (8D-Reports) to ensure the supplier processes

Technical assessment /plausibility check of manufacturability analyses as well as evaluation of purchased part-FMEA / APQP and influence on the assessment factors

Supervision of quality planning (APQP) for new products/processes with mentoring the start-up of production of prototypes up to the initial sampling at the supplier

Qualification of suppliers to make first sample tests. In specific cases acceptance of initial sample tests/first sample releases at supplier on-site

Implementation and supervision of preventive quality assurance actions at suppliers (FMEA, Control plan, PPAP, VN3205/ VN3206)

Identify and follow-up optimization potentials in technologies, processes and reduction of scrap to achieve the SOTIF, ppm-rate, Q-costs and savings

Key Technical support for Material Group Managers and Design/Engineering for all purchasing-related QM-topics

Lead Quality aspects of localizing Voith Turbo Products in North America by performing the following activities: Collaborating with Engineering, Product Management, Quality Assurance to ensure that all product requirements meet or exceed the expectations providing overall responsibility to analyze engineering specifications, design changes and other data to plan supplier component manufacturing activities from conceptual stage through Serial production

Development and qualification of suppliers regarding Automotive/ IRIS-Standard (Mobility) and/or Industry standards ASME, API, Norsok, country-specific regulations and standards

Promotion of operational excellence and Best Practice applications at suppliers

Support for Cost Break-Down projects to optimize the value added chain

Negotiation and conclusion of Performance Agreements (ppm/ SOTIF/stocks/Leadtime) and support of negotiation of Quality Assurance Agreements

Support QA / SQA regarding operative quality problems (escalation/sustainable follow-up on site)

Support of operative areas / incoming goods quality assurance with application of suitable QM methods

Implementation of process analyses and documentation of processes at suppliers

Application of Q-Management and its methods (DGQ training, QM auditor) and standards such as ISO/TS 22163, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VDA

The tasks will be performed by product groups and the respective technologies

Qualification

ASQ Certified Quality EngineerISO9001 2015IATF16949APQPPPAPSix SigmaStatistical MethodsERP SystemsProject ManagementMechanical AptitudeMicrosoft Office SuiteCollaboration SkillsProblem Solving Skills

Required

Minimum Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent combined education and experience, 5-7 years working experience in Heavy Industry, Automotive, Rail business or equivalent industry

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent body of knowledge

Practical Knowledge of Industry specific quality registration (ISO9001:2015 & IATF16949)

Practical Knowledge of APQP, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), ISO, structured problem solving (8D, DMAIC, Six Sigma, KT, etc.), and auditing

Working knowledge of one or more of the following material categories: Fabrication, Machining, Castings & Forgings, Bearings, Gears

Technical background or experience with strong mechanical aptitude including Solid understanding and ability to read technical specifications, drawings and production schedules

Strong skills in project management, statistics, and problem analysis / resolution

Strong analytical skills with the ability to thoroughly analyze, interpret data / information to make sound informed decisions

This position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently troubleshoot as well as develop alternative solutions to problems

Ability to apply statistical methods to improve business processes

Excellent collaboration skills required. Able to effectively interface at all levels of the organization

Demonstrated ability to work in a team and a positive communication style

Strong Knowledge of ERP systems (Navision / SAP preferred) and Proficient on Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, complex formulas)