Ensure supplier compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements. Minimize production disruptions caused by supplier non-conformances.
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Location
Dyersburg, TN
Description
Supplier Quality Management
Evaluate, approve, and monitor supplier quality performance.
Conduct supplier audits, including process, system, and product audits.
Ensure supplier compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
Maintain supplier scorecards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Lead supplier development activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
APQP & Launch Activities
Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.
Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions.
Verify process capability studies and control plans.
Participate in new product launches and supplier readiness reviews.
Ensure supplier achievement of launch timing and quality requirements.
Customer & Plant Support
Support manufacturing operations regarding supplier quality issues.
Coordinate sorting, containment, and rework activities.
Participate in customer visits and quality reviews.
Minimize production disruptions caused by supplier non-conformances.
Support other plant activities as needed.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Monitor supplier PPM performance.
Analyze defect trends and warranty data.
Develop supplier quality metrics and monthly reports.
Recommend improvement actions based on performance data.