The Project Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for working with external suppliers to develop robust processes and deliver high quality parts from the pre-qualification of the supplier through the successful launch of components. Activities include verification of suppliers’ use of industry standards, Autoliv Standards, review of suppliers agreed-to production lines/practices, and providing support on non-conforming materials and events. The PSQE will work with internal teams such as Project Launch, Purchasing, Engineering and other Quality teams to plan quality events and resolve issues.
Responsibilities include:
- Actively involved in new component sourcing and development
- Component drawing review and approval
- Involved in the Team Feasibility Commitment process with Purchasing, Engineering and Suppliers
- Involved in control level definition for PPAP package together with Project Buyer and Engineering
- Owner of Supplier Quality Project supporting APQP
- Define the Supplier Quality Project tasks with the suppliers
- Follow up completion of Supplier Quality Project tasks in terms of timing and quality for defined deliverables
- Participate in supplier production trial runs and Run at Rate per control level definition
- Perform audits and PFMEA go and see as applicable for new projects
- Define the Incoming Inspection / Dock Audit Report template and manage the Interim Inspection Plan at the supplier as applicable
- Owner of component PPAP approval
- Escalate Supplier Quality Project delays / deviations according to internally defined standards
- Actively connected with Autoliv Production Development System project teams
- Provide guidance to supplier deployment of Autoliv Supplier Manual (ASM)
- Support other divisions in terms of supplier on-site project activities when requested
- Support requests for on-site supplier activities from Commodity Supplier Quality and Purchasing team members
- Participate in rating for Supplier Quality Project and responsiveness performance
- Involved in NCMs for a minimum of the first 90 days after Autoliv start of production
- Provide Lessons Learned approach by carrying over knowledge and experience to new parts / suppliers
- Utilize required systems as defined by Autoliv Standards
- Additional projects as requested
- Travel as needed to support any items listed above
Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in a technical Engineering field (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) is required.
- Experience in deployment and/or auditing of APQP, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, SPC
- Knowledgeable in IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements
- Experience in managing projects
- Excels at oral and written communication skills
- Experience in coaching, mentoring and negotiating
- Demonstrate high competence in assembling data and presenting information in a clear and concise manner
