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Manager - Supplier Quality
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Danfoss Engineering Tomorrow
Danfoss is looking for a Supplier Quality Manager, who will work closely with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to develop, optimize, and enhance manufacturing processes. The goal is to implement best practices that prevent defects, reduce variation, and eliminate waste within the supply chain. The role will involve supporting procurement teams in improving supplier performance for production parts, branded, and traded products. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and will play a key role in elevating overall quality standards.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following.
Develop quality mindset at suppliers to successfully develop their performance and meet Danfoss requirements
Manage and deliver supplier quality KPIs, e.g.: OPM, PPM, PPAP execution
Supervise implementation of changes requested from suppliers or Danfoss internal teams aimed at components quality improvement, cost reduction and availability improvement
Ownership of PPAP process for all changed components to secure smooth ramp up after design or process change
Drive suppliers nonconformities problem solving process to ensure timely containment and root causes elimination, master SQE team in 8D process
Process waiver requests to secure availability of components by identification of technical risks, eliminating or mitigating it to acceptable levels
Plan supplier audits and execute it with SQE auditors team
Identify key competences for team members, assess competence gaps and plan trainings to reduce the gaps
Support Supply Chain in daily operations by responding to requests and providing resources to realize needed actions to achieve quality, productivity, and availability goals
Manage team of SQEs responsible for daily support of supply chain operations, quality improvement projects, new product development, cost down activities
Track process capability for special characteristics at suppliers.
Identify and manage critical sub-tier suppliers based on risk assessments.
Develop and implement quality improvement plans for underperforming suppliers.
Work towards eliminating Incoming Quality Control (IQC) activities at Danfoss.
Escalate unresolved supplier quality issues for higher-level resolution.
Provide training to suppliers on Danfoss quality standards and requirements.
Lead Gemba Walks at supplier facilities to drive process improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with RD on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to support New Product Development.
Facilitate Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) with suppliers for new projects.
Evaluate and address supplier change requests through risk assessments.
Deploy Lessons Learned Case studies to relevant suppliers for continuous improvement.
Develop quality mindset at suppliers to successfully develop their performance and meet Danfoss requirements
Manage and deliver supplier quality KPIs, e.g.: OPM, PPM, PPAP execution
Supervise implementation of changes requested from suppliers or Danfoss internal teams aimed at components quality improvement, cost reduction and availability improvement
Ownership of PPAP process for all changed components to secure smooth ramp up after design or process change
Drive suppliers nonconformities problem solving process to ensure timely containment and root causes elimination, master SQE team in 8D process
Process waiver requests to secure availability of components by identification of technical risks, eliminating or mitigating it to acceptable levels
Plan supplier audits and execute it with SQE auditors team
Identify key competences for team members, assess competence gaps and plan trainings to reduce the gaps
Support Supply Chain in daily operations by responding to requests and providing resources to realize needed actions to achieve quality, productivity, and availability goals
Manage team of SQEs responsible for daily support of supply chain operations, quality improvement projects, new product development, cost down activities
Track process capability for special characteristics at suppliers.
Identify and manage critical sub-tier suppliers based on risk assessments.
Develop and implement quality improvement plans for underperforming suppliers.
Work towards eliminating Incoming Quality Control (IQC) activities at Danfoss.
Escalate unresolved supplier quality issues for higher-level resolution.
Provide training to suppliers on Danfoss quality standards and requirements.
Lead Gemba Walks at supplier facilities to drive process improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with RD on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to support New Product Development.
Facilitate Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) with suppliers for new projects.
Evaluate and address supplier change requests through risk assessments.
Deploy Lessons Learned Case studies to relevant suppliers for continuous improvement.
Background Skills
Bachelor s degree in engineering/relevant degree
10+ years of working experience as a Supplier Quality Function in which 3+years experience of managing teams.
Knowledge on Investment Casting, Hot forging, sheet metal Metal treatment process
ISO 9001 or IATF experienced internal auditor (preferred lead auditor) and knowledge of core tools like PPAP, MSA, SPC, APQP, PFMEA etc.
Effective Efficient Global Local Stakeholder Management
Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent project management skills
10+ years of working experience as a Supplier Quality Function in which 3+years experience of managing teams.
Knowledge on Investment Casting, Hot forging, sheet metal Metal treatment process
ISO 9001 or IATF experienced internal auditor (preferred lead auditor) and knowledge of core tools like PPAP, MSA, SPC, APQP, PFMEA etc.
Effective Efficient Global Local Stakeholder Management
Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent project management skills
Danfoss Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.
Following our founder s mindset action speaks louder than words , we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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