Part and Supplier Development Engineer
Location
Concord, ON | Canada
Job description
Our client is a leading supplier of automotive thermal and energy management solutions. Currently, we are hiring Part and Supplier Development Engineers to join the team in Concord.
Full-time permanent position
Working Location: Concord / Vaughan, ON
Part and Supplier Development Engineer ensures that Supplier Quality systems, processes and build capabilities meet the design intent of the customer and are compliant with the end customer’s needs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead supplier APQP of different projects.
- Support new program launches, supplier localization, resourcing projects…etc.
- Conduct various supplier related audits on potential, new and current suppliers, Supplier Capability Assessments, Run-at-Rates,
- Manufacturing Capability Audits, Control Plan Audits, etc., and take necessary actions as required.
- Monitor supplier performance (Incidents, PPM’s and Delivery issues) and develop / implement effective action plans to improve poor performing suppliers.
- Review of supplier PPAP’s and 8D’s (5-Why).
- Support Cost Recovery process with suppliers.
- Coordinate Supplier Change Requests.
- Support manufacturing locations on supplier related performance issues (conduct 8D verification; review CS1/CS2 containment process implementation at supplier).
- Provide leadership during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on developing working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain with regard to product development and procurement of parts
- Provide technical expertise and leadership to sourcing and development of suppliers with respect to technology, performance, quality, cost, logistics and delivery
- Drive cost effective improvements, minimize waste
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent – Engineering.
- 5-10 years of experience in Part and Supplier Development.
Desired Competencies and Experience
- Proficient in ISO/TS 16949 and IATF.
- Proficient in problem solving (8D, 5-Why, Drill Deep and Wide, Six Sigma…etc).
- Manufacturing experience in Engine Oil Pumps, Water Pumps, Compressors and other assembly operations will be an asset
- Proficient in AIAG core tools: PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA and SPC.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Self-motivated, drives for improvement and possesses strong communication skills.
- Strong analytical experience and data modeling
- Ability to multitask and manage several projects and assignments simultaneously
- High sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work product is critical
- Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Domestic and international travel required; overtime required as needed.
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