Supplier Development Engineer

TEMPORARY CONTRACT FOR 1 year

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports cross-functional launch teams by design/risk evaluations and technical supplier review meetings to assure form, fit, and function of product/assembly design intent. Leads the quality aspect for the APQP/NPI process and deliverables from kick-off through successful launch containment for assigned suppliers/project;

• Strong understanding of quality, automotive, and environmental standards (e.g., ISO-9001, ISO-14001, IATF-16949, VDA 6.3, etc.).  Relevant experience in Six Sigma and other problem-solving methodologies and AIAG processes;

• Support problem resolution in High Impact & Severity Quality incidents using Effective Problem-Solving process. Facilitates timely implementation of permanent corrective action and resolution for supplier related issues. Mentor suppliers on various problem-solving methodology (EPS, 5Why's, Is is-not, etc.) and launch processes (e.g., APQP, PPAP, NPI, Feasibility Study). Organize and track issues to ensure or improve timely progress on supplier deliverables. Lead problem solving, root cause analysis and skill development at suppliers using continuous improvement methodologies including Design of Experiments, AIAG EPS, FMEAs and Control Plans;

• Supports on-site supplier development to help suppliers improve their processes and achieve productivity and quality performance goals;

• Drive targets for supplier key metric performance throughout the organization;

• Conducts supplier audits when required to improve Tenneco's supply base to drive quality and productivity improvements at existing suppliers. Audit suppliers for conformance to quality requirements and identify opportunities and weaknesses in processes, delivery, and requirements.  Develop and implement corrective actions. Utilizes standard supplier assessment and evaluation tools;

• Commit, when required, to foreign and domestic travel up to 50% of working time. – Eastern Europe & Turkey;

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years’ experience working in a quality, engineering, procurement, or engineering role (automotive industry is mandatory);

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or equivalent experience.

• Extensive knowledge of all of the “Core Tools” (FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP & Control Plan & PPAP)

• Extensive knowledge of the 7 Basic Quality Tools (cause & effect diagram, flow chart, histograms, check sheets, pareto chart, scatter diagram and control chart)

• Effective Problem Solving knowledge

• Knowledge of Basic problem solving tools (Is / Is Not and 5 Why)

• Basic Management Principles ( Planning, Leading Delegating, Controlling, Organizing & Staffing)

• Basic project management skills;

• Recognizing and developing processes for effective deployment of the QMS and business operations that impacts customer quality;

• Lead Auditor, including IATF 16949 & ISO 9001;

• Knowledge of Supplier Quality Management systems;

• Knowledge & understanding of statutory, regulatory requirements that impact supplier/supplier management;

• English - C1;

BENEFITS:

• Lux Med private health insurance;

• Medicover Sport card;

• Fully remote work (if not in travel);

• A wide range of social benefits (group life insurance, vacation subsidies, Christmas packages and vouchers, and many others);

• Opportunity for professional development;

• Opportunity to gain experience in an international corporation;

• Training to improve professional qualifications;

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