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Supplier Quality Development Engineer

Purchasing

16/10/2020

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Supplier Quality Leader

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MISSION

  • The Supplier Quality Development Engineer (SQDE) is responsible to coordinate all Supplier quality development activities from the prototype phase to the full PPAP of the “free” purchased components (BOM) for its projects. “Directed” purchased component is out of this perimeter.
  • Activity will consist of supplier APQP and product launch, business systems development, quality tools knowledge and follow up with suppliers– SQDE can support the Quality, Costs, Deliveries targets of his projects
  • Activity will be performed in a team environment (Core Team + Extended Team) within self-determined time constraints
  • The Supplier Quality Development Engineer is responsible to monitor supplier during the development of the components from prototypes to SOP + 6 months (Component SOP)
  • Ensure component follow up since the Pre-sourcing phase to SOP + 6 months

Responsibilities & Activities

  • He/she have authority to stop machines in case of immediate risk.
  • Consciously accept safety training, actively participate in safety activities and comply with safety regulations;
  • Report unsafe status and behaviors in time, and actively participate in safety improvement.
  • Must comply with all safety rules and regulations.
  • Facilitate development of supplier to meet Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy requirements (cost, quality, delivery, lean manufacturing, during supplier on site review, TS16949 (IATF 16949) evaluation, etc.)
  • Development and implementation of Supplier Onsite Process Approval (SOPA/APQP)
  • Manage supplier development activities to support VA/VE improvements in quality, cost, and delivery at suppliers
  • Manage the handover transfer for BOM components from Development to Plant production

 

Sourcing phase

  • Contribute to the Supplier choice and ensure the availability of main Quality documents validated for sourcing (Deviation list, APQP planning from supplier, Team Feasibility Commitment)
  • Create PPAP request in Livesource linked to Sourcing committee decision
  • Introduce and follow up the quality commodity checklist with the supplier.

 

Ensures the follow-up of the quality validation of the components in the development phase on its projects

  • Participate of kick offs meeting manage by purchasing department with suppliers
  • Present and submit the APQP/SOPA process with suppliers
  • Periodically reports the progress of these PPAP validations including the risks linked to the non-compliance of Quality, Costs and Deliveries requirements
  • Support internal PO customers (Program Teams, Manufacturing, Logistics, Commodity Buyers, PSQE)
  • Raise development SNCR and follow actions plans associated.

 

Validate components of these projects

  • Communicate to suppliers the Plastic Omnium Clean Energy System requests linked to PPAP folder.
  • Ensure with QE, PAE, CDE that the suppliers know the documents listed inside norms and CTS and has understood the content of this norms, CTS
  • Participate to the component drawing review
  • Alert purchasing department (PB, CB) and SDL in the event of significant deviations related to the implementation of the quality tools planned in the supplier's APQP during his award.
  • Perform process audits by measuring application and documentary deviations from PPAP folder and ensure implementation action plans including effectiveness of actions.
  • Validate, distribute and archive PPAP files according to current rules
  • Receive, validate and archive PPAP samples.

 

Monitors the status of the PPAP’s of his project

  • Communication of a PPAP convergence plan in association with the PB to achieve Project PPAP milestone
  • Reporting and escalation of risks associated with non- compliance with project timing.

 

General and transversal other duties

  • Support (but not lead) the plants in case of warranty issues facing their knowledge of components
  • Reports to the Supplier Development Leader (SDL) the problems encountered with the suppliers
  • Participate in monthly scorecard meetings and follow up on actions assigned.
  • Reports to Key users and/or  Business Process Owner (BPO) all difficulties or improvement proposals.
  • Must comply with all Plastic Omnium work rules, policies and procedures
  • Must comply with all safety rules and regulations

Integrated Management System (IMS)

 

  • Within the scope of responsibility, he/she respects the standards and rules in terms of Quality, Safety and Environment contributing to the IMS process management and improvement.

 

ORGANIZATION

 

POSITION KEY INTERFACES (internal and/or external)

Internal

  • Purchasing
  • Engineering
  • Quality
  • Customer Center
  • Warranty Group

External

  • Suppliers
  • Customers

POSITION BACK UP

  • Other SQDE

KEY MEASURES & FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

 

  • PPAP on time
  • Supplier Audit with Action Plan
  • VA/VE
  • No LTA & WLTA
  • Each person submits at least 4 TSV reports per year, reporting unsafe situation and behavior

 

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Personal Background

  • Bachelor's degree required (Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, Technical or Business)
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working at an automotive manufacturer or Tier I automotive within the role of quality or engineering

 

Job Technical skills

  • Hands on experience in APQP and PPAP recommended but willing to train
  • Ability to read blueprints and knowledge of GD&T
  • Gauging – Measurement Systems Analysis
  • Statistical methodologies
  • Strong problem solving, decision making and prioritization skills required
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills required
  • Leadership presence commanding respect and ability to motivate those not in their direct responsibility
  • Ability to communicate with confidence expectations within all levels of an organization from CEO to operator
  • Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ – CQE) and/or Certified Quality Auditor (ASQ – CQA) and plus
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully adapt quickly to multiple manufacturing environments
  • Strategic thinker and strong participant in the development and execution of the purchasing strategy

 

Job Soft skills

  • Strong problem solving
  • Decision making and prioritization skills
  • Solid verbal and written communication
  • Leadership
  • Presence commanding respect
  • Ability to motivate those not in their direct responsibility
  • Ability to communicate with confidence expectations within all levels of an organization from CEO to operator
  • Work in a team environment within self-determined time constraints

 

 

 

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Date:  Apr 27, 2026
Location: 

Wuhan, CN

Job Requisition ID:  384041

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