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The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership and direction for the TAS Supplier Quality organisation to facilitate improvements in delivered quality of product from supplier base, both in terms of defective product and OTD. Deploy, lead and improve Supplier Quality Management processes that align with key elements in the BU level QMS and business driven needs, including initial and on-going supplier approval. Develop, implement and sustain a supplier partnership culture for the mutual benefit of all parties. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
Job Responsibility:
Drive supplier selection through robust qualification processes
Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity and fulfilment ensuring suppliers can meet requirements for performance, quality, cost and delivery of components and requirements for PPAP, APQP, AS9001, ISO 14001 and other applicable customer and internal system requirements
Drive improvements utilising Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards and supplier audits, ensuring full compliance, whilst driving systematic problem solving and process improvement plans to deliver value
Track supplier's key performance indicators based on their scorecards and rankings to facilitate and develop the supply base's ability to consistently meet or exceed defined expectations
Develop positive relationships and work closely with procurement to manage, implement and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies, New Product Introductions and transfers
Deliver results as measured by key metrics such as
supplier yield, field cost, field defect rate, supplier quality plan engagement/effectiveness and corrective & preventative action closure
Conduct delegated source inspection where required
Support the supplier in the planning and submission of FAIR/LAIR including APQP/PPAP
Use systems, data and tools to articulate current and potential future quality/performance issues within internal and/or external supply chain
Continue to develop and strengthen supplier partner relationships
Write and review technical quality documents, plans and procedures
Partner NPI, Strategic sourcing and operations to ensure alignment of goals and objectives.
Actively collaborate with other BU’s to develop and deploy a holistic supplier quality improvement strategy.
Requirements:
Working knowledge of including AS9100 and/or ISO9001 requirements
Ability to understand, interpret and communicate customer requirements and ensure suppliers deliver Right First-Time product
Experience of working within a fast-paced environment, ideally manufacturing
Experience working with customers, regulators and suppliers
Proficient at Excel and able to analyse and interpret data
Skills in listening and communicating effectively with diverse individuals, groups
facilitating trust and understanding
Strong influencing skills
A key problem solver
Nice to have:
Certified Internal Auditor AS9100, ISO 9001
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a working knowledge of electrical components
What we offer:
Competitive salary
33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)