Supplier Development Engineer

Supplier Development Engineer

Gyor, Hungary, HU, H 9027

Job Purpose

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• To conduct supplier system assessment audits at the suppliers with reference to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Special Process Modules, Continuous Quality Improvement requirements and any other additional requirements specific to the customer and the company
• Report to the responsible Regional Supplier Development Manager when major issues occur. (Ex. Project timing failure, production line stop, customer disturbance, audit status)
• To drive continuous improvements throughout the assigned supplier base.
• To report the current status of all parts undergoing APQP through proactive discussions with Regional SD Mgt., Launch and Project teams
• In case the supplier cannot solve issues highlighted during suppliers APQP process, to collate all information required for decision making and escalate as appropriate within the organization
• To support Off-Highway plants globally in case of escalations
• Ensure that all purchased parts are ready for PPAP approval to the appropriate level during the APQP process.
• Works with suppliers to refine and enhance products and processes by applying continuous improvement and lean principles to assure purchased components meet specifications
• Ensures the quality assurance of sourced products through Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, including control plan development, product qualifications, etc.
• To be the voice of quality in their respective Regional/Global Commodity Strategy meetings.
• To support capacity assessment in order to mitigate production line stop risk.
• To lead commodity meetings for the responsible area (top worst suppliers, improvement plans)

Expectations:

• University degree in Manufacturing, Quality Engineering
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in similar field
• Advanced knowledge of Quality Core Tools
• Knowledge in Machining and/or Casting products and processes
• Comfortable by working under pressure and managing escalations on a regular basis; independent worker, capable of operating in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment and able to effectively deal with difficult situations
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to present to leadership at all levels
• Availability to travel in Hungary and abroad up to 70%
• Fluency in English

Join our team of 40,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.

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