SQD Engineer/Supplier Quality Development Engineer
Koluszki, PL, 95-040
About the position
• To complete pro-active and escalated re-active quality assurance activities as dictated by the needs of the business:
• Pro Active :
o To ensure that our suppliers follow APQP processes to improve the supplied quality delivered into KA plants by using the SPQ process / Requalification process as appropriate
o Development of the Suppliers by following the KBD-NPI or NPI process for new products in development and the PIP process for modifications.
o To ensure feasibility issues reported by the supplier are reviewed and resolved as early as possible
o Improvement of the Supply Base performing, for example, on-site Run@Rate, process audits (VDA 6.3) and / or system audits as required by projects or business needs
o To ensure all information and documentation relating to part, project or supplier is kept up to date on all relevant KA systems
o To support continuous improvement activity at suppliers when required
o To update Jaggaer Supplier Quality data (eg Audits)
• Reactive :
o To resolve issues within launch phase to SOP + 90 days period, and/or until passing Gate 6 of the NPI process.
o To support / coordinate SRT and other escalations where required.
o To support the plants and plant SQ Engineers in level 2 quality escalation cases if requested and to take lead for project level 2 and project / quality level 3 escalation cases
Responsibilities
• To ensure that all purchased parts are PPAP approved to the appropriate level.
• To create, maintain up-to-date and release, in a timely manner, an Open Issue List for each project and / or supplier (Project follow-up).
• To track any delays and issues in the Supplier’s process development and product conformity and ensure all analysis and recovery action plans are released and updated in a timely manner to avoid any delay in the PPAP submission date.
• To report immediately to his direct manager and functional manager any risk (Quality, Delay, Capacity, etc ) on the projects he is responsible for and propose solutions.
• To develop and implement incoming inspection together with the receiving plant if a supplier cannot ensure that their process is under control before serial production.
• To carry out system and process audits (VDA 6.3) at the suppliers' with reference to ISO 9001 and additional requirements specific to the customer and the company and also with reference to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
• When necessary to perform other assignments in his/her sphere of qualifications and work.
• Ensure accuracy of input into jaggaer for SQ activities
• To solve problems and to monitor corrective measures on escalations level 2/3. All information regarding the concern shall be handed over from the responsible plant Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Prepare presentations on level 3 proposals for de-escalation to appropriate forum
• To participate and support purchasing nomination activity (eg SBA meetings)
• To assure that the Supplier Quality Manual are approved and implemented by all suppliers. To escalate any disagreements until resolved.
Requirements
Education:
- Technical engineer.
- VDA Training in quality assurance, further training in measuring engineering, print interpretation, tolerances of form and position and training in auditing.6.3 Certified Auditor,
- Auditor for IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 is considered additional qualification
Practical experience:
- At least five years’ experience in manufacturing industry, preferably in production engineering or quality engineering.
Languages:
- Have a good command of written and spoken English. Further linguistic skills are considered an additional qualification.
Special requirements:
- Reporting
- Knowledge of KA procedures (especially KBD-NPI / PIP)
- Supplier process audits (1st and 2nd party auditor) VDA 6.3
- Relevant quality tools and techniques (APQP, PPAP, root cause analysis, 8D, etc...)
- Computer skills including MS Office
- High degree of personal integrity and confidence
What we offer
- Work in a global and diverse company with endless opportunities.
- Opportunity to improve skills and expand own and organization’s competencies.
- Learning & development opportunities with the KA Learning Lab
- Possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job.
Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!
Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.
The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.
We want your integrity, accountability, creativity and teamwork mindset and skills
In Kongsberg Automotive we embrace diversity within our workforce. We make recruiting decisions based on experience and skills and pride ourselves on having a strong culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness.
We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds, providing a limitless pool of ideas and opportunities, who will incorporate our core values within their work. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles and offer an unlimited contract within a dynamic and international environment with prospects for personal growth.
Welcome to an outstanding career in Kongsberg Automotive!