Serial Supplier Quality Engineer SSQE

Serial Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary:

The Serial Supplier Quality Engineer (SSQE) is a key role at Autoliv and requires working with external suppliers to develop robust processes and deliver high quality parts. Serial SQE is involved from the prequalification of the supplier through the successful launch of components. Activities include verification of suppliers use of industry standards Autoliv Standards review of suppliers agreed to production lines/practices and followup on nonconforming materials and events through closure. The Serial SQE will work with internal teams such as Project Launch Purchasing Engineering and other quality teams to plan quality events and resolve quality issues. Manage PPAP/PSW approvals for assigned external suppliers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Actively involved in new component sourcing and development
• Component drawing review and approval
• Involved in the Team Feasibility Commitment process with Purchasing Engineering and Suppliers
• Involved in control level definition for PPAP package together with Project Buyer and Engineering
• Owner of Supplier Quality Project supporting APQP
• Define the Supplier Quality Project tasks with the suppliers
• Follow up completion of Supplier Quality Project tasks in terms of timing and quality for defined deliverables for PPAP approval
• Participate in supplier production trial runs and Run at Rate per control level definition
• Perform audits and PFMEA go and see as applicable for new projects
• Define the Incoming Inspection / Delivery Approval Requirement template and manage the Interim Inspection Plan at the supplier as applicable
• Owner of component PPAP approval
• Escalate Supplier Quality Project delays / deviations according to internally defined standards
• Actively connected with Autoliv Production Development System project teams
• Provide guidance to supplier deployment of Autoliv Supplier Manual (ASM)
• Support other divisions in terms of supplier onsite project activities when requested
• Support requests for onsite supplier activities from Commodity Supplier Quality and Purchasing team members
• Participate in rating for Supplier Quality Project and responsiveness performance
• Ensures that rootcause analysis and corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and documentation is compliant with requirements.
• Ensure that Annual Layout inspection reports are uploaded in the ALV system for their assigned suppliers
• Owner of NCM 8D from D4 to closure
• Provide Lessons Learned approach by carrying over knowledge and experience to new parts / suppliers
• Utilize required systems as defined by Autoliv Standards
• Additional projects as requested
• Travel as needed to support any items listed above

Education & Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited university

Minimum 1 year of experience;15 years experience preferred

English speaking/writing is required

Previous automotive industry and/or engineer experience is desired

Willingness to travel (approximately 35% of time) and work offhours when needed

Experience in deployment and/or auditing of APQP PPAP 8D FMEA SPC VDA

Knowledgeable in IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements

Experience in managing projects

Excels at oral and written communication skills

Experience in coaching mentoring and negotiating

Demonstrate high competence in assembling data and presenting information clear and concise

Whats in it for you:

Attractive compensation package

Flexible Options (schedule etc)

Recognition awards company events family events university discount options and many more perks.

Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race color religion national origin ancestry gender sexual orientation gender identify and/or expression age disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.