GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive integral footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.
Role Purpose
Acting as a specialist within the assigned commodity to assess potential new suppliers, develop existing suppliers and lead CI/VAVE activities within the Commodity. Ensure GKN and Automotive Standards (IATF 16949 etc.) are being followed and that all supplied products are within agreed specifications.
Essential Functions
- Programme APQP for regionally based Suppliers
- Remote and onsite Run & Rate capacity documentation Reviews and confirmation
- Input for Risk Assessment for Programmes.
- Manage key performance indicators for assigned suppliers - PPM, complaints, cost recovery etc
- Critical Characteristic management implementation and Traceability assessment per component
- Complaint Management - Structured Problem solving (using A3, 8D, PDCA, FTA)
including auditing to validate actions
- Initiate top focus programme with worst performing suppliers
- Audits to VDA 6.3 and CQI Special process assessment
- VA/VE validations at Suppliers
Essential Qualifications
- B.S Degree Engineering or related
- Master´s Degree or Equivalent Level desirable
- English proficiency
- Visa and Passport
Essential Experience
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Formal problem-solving skills (5WHYs, 8D, fishbone, PPS, etc.)
- Experience with core quality tools, APQP, FMEA, MSA, PPAP and SPC
- Practical auditing experience to VDA 6.3 and Special process audit check lists such as CQI 11, 17 and CQI 23
- Lead supplier development strategy, designing the metrics for the function and supplier performance
- Plastic, boots and Rubber molding processes
- Experience as a Supplier quality engineer/Manufacturing in Traction inverter, ECU, E-Motor Products.
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