Supplier Technical Engineer

Qualification

• B.E / M.E Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Experience

• 5-10 years in Supplier quality, Supplier development, Auditing.

• Understanding of Fabrication, Welding and NDT techniques.

• Understanding of other manufacturing processes eg. Machining, Casting, Electro-Mechanical assembly. • Knowledge of ISO9001; ISO14001; ISO45001 and related eg. ISO TS 16949, ISO 3834 • Basic understanding of QHSE management system implementation and risk assessment

• Knowledge of Problem-Solving Resolution tools and techniques (8D, root cause analysis, containment activities)

Skills

• Technical Knowledge - Mechanical

Strong analytical skills

• Good communication Skills

• Negotiation Skills

• Collaborative skills

• Good Interpersonal skills

Travel

• Based on the exigency of the task assigned

• Able to travel on short notice

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support suppliers in the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes which are capable of meeting requirements for quality, cost, delivery and lead time

• Maintain and/or govern elements of the Technical Package of the product which clearly define the manufacturing process and control it effectively, culminating in product validation via the First Article Inspection process

• Work with interfacing teams (Engineering, Product Management, Site ME/Quality, etc) and suppliers to ensure technical requirements are understood and accounted for, specifically including Source and Method Change and New Product Introduction.

• Resolve technical problems/enquiries related to the product

• Identify opportunities for new or improved manufacturing processes to meet current or future requirements • Identify and share best practice; capture and utilize lessons learned

• Support site quality teams in the implementation and management of containment activities in the affected suppliers

• Support site quality teams to effectively manage supplier non-conformance ensuring robust problem resolution including root cause and corrective action through 7 Step or 8D as appropriate

• Analyze supplier performance data to identify escalation requirements and improvement opportunities. Coordinate and drive Escalation process as required

• Train and coach suppliers to improve aspects of their business performance e.g. Supplier Quality Requirements (SQR)

• Define and implement inspection overchecks including Customer Eyes Overcheck, Factory Acceptance Testing and Source Inspection as appropriate

• Approve new suppliers / Verify supplier compliance via suitable audit and process assessments (when within personal authorization)

• Support Category Managers with technical knowledge during strategy development and supplier selection

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with relevant legal requirements (regulatory, HS&E, etc) & customer requirements

• Check supplier activities are in line with KM HSE requirements (i.e: ISO14001 / ISO45001 compliance).

• Support suppliers to identify HSE risks and to take actions to mitigate them (HSE areas of focus - checklist).

• Other tasks assigned by the line manager