Global Supplier Development Engineer

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement the BorgWarner Supplier Development Process at assigned suppliers
• Support both regional and global needs in screening suppliers program launch requirements (APQP) and series delivery under the direction of the Global Supplier Development Director and as determined necessary by BU and RU requirements

• Develop and maintain Quality System expectations including update and control of suppliers conformance to IATF 16949 as required
• Conduct regular audits and special surveys at suppliers facilities evaluating manufacturing processes to determine adequacy and capability and ability to comply with all Quality Specifications

• Lead APQP process as part of New Product Introduction
• Drive performance improvements to the established objectives at suppliers and prepare relevant periodic reports
• Develop and implement Quality initiatives to improve cost reduce PPMs assist in resolution for CPMs and improve 8D response times
• Review Quality problems with Engineering personnel and coordinate cross functional technical problem resolution at supplier
• If necessary apply Escalation Management process together with BU and RU representatives from Purchasing and Supplier Quality
• Provide and train standards for Supplier Quality and Continuous Improvement activities at the supply base applying established procedures lessons learned and best practices
• Analyze suppliers and sub-suppliers capacities and drive improvements when necessary to meet the needs of BW production requirements
• Visit potential new suppliers to assess their Quality Systems and production capabilities
• Provide input to Commodity Strategy

• Maintain and report summary status of suppliers with the supply base relative to Delivery Capacity Capability Quality and other criteria required to properly assess the ongoing capability of the supply base
• Support Technical Change Management (CM) in case of regional/global changes

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strong Interpersonal Skills. Position interacts with all levels of BorgWarner/Supplier Management. Self-Motivated/Directed. Person must require minimal management input to achieve objectives.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Mechanical Industrial or Electrical Engineering or equivalent education or experience
• At least 5 years of experience in Quality SCM Operations Manufacturing Engineering Design Engineering or related discipline in a Manufacturing Environment
• Experience in some of the relevant production processes and technologies such as metal forming stamping and fine blanking casting and/or precision machining and assembly processes. Experience with PCBA / PCB or electronic components or Motors would be a plus.
• Ability to interpret drawings and requirements for ensuring the adherence to agreed quality parameters
• Expertise in Quality Management System requirements and Quality Core Tools such as APQP FMEA Control Plan PPAP Statistics Problem Solving SPC Initial Sampling Process
• Experience of Product and Process Audit
• Ability to apply and train suppliers in Problem Solving and Process Capability Tools

Preferred:

• C.Q.E. Certified Quality Engineer or national equivalent is a preferred certification
• Certified VDA 6.3 auditor or equivalent

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt or Shainin
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Lean Manufacturing background
• Expertise in Customer Specific Requirements

• Skills in component cleanliness management

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Functional/Technical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Customer Focus
• Time Management Priority Setting
• Process Management
• Conflict management
• Timely Decision Making
• Integrity and Trust
• undefined

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Fluent in both written and oral English multi-lingual is a plusAble to use Microsoft Office tools and SAPAbility to write reports business correspondence procedures and manuals Experience working effectively in global teams multiple- cultural and diverse languages Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers suppliers clients customers and general publicPersonal Quality:Openness to extensive traveling min. 50%Good communication ability across different culturesTenacity - ability to keep going until a job is done

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