Global Supplier Quality Engineer

RESPONSILITIES: The Global Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for New Product and Current Series activities including:

Supplier assessment (PSA) for supplier selection process.

Lead the APQP activities with an international supply base

Clarification of engineering changes.

Creation and alignment of the production part approval process (PPAP) per the VinFast and AIAG guidelines.

Control all phases of project through CAE, Design, Construction, and Tryout.

Coordination of cross-functional teams to achieve quality and program objectives

Report part readiness for launch to management team

Fixture & gauge concept and capability validation

Specialist for production issues

Provide lessons learned from current running series to improve future projects.

Manage international production part suppliers in regards to quality concerns and change implementation. This includes communicating all part issues and coordinating countermeasure activities.

Execute the Supplier Quality activities from concept through launch and the customer ownership experience

Ensure that all programs meet the three measures of a successful vehicle launch: on time, excellent quality and meeting and/or exceeding program financial targets.

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality or Engineering within Original Equipment Manufacturing or a Tier 1 Supplier

Basic exposure to Automotive Quality Systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949

Necessary Skills, Certifications, etc.:

Strong planning, organization and problem skills required using established methodologies

Strong communication skills with special focus on Supplier Relationship management and handling are required, as well the ability to communicate complex topics into a cross-functional and cross-cultural environment

Team player who can work with multiple stakeholders internally and externally

Capable of using hand measurement tools (i.e., calipers, micro-meters) PPAP and audit experience

Working knowledge in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)

Fluent English is a must

Can-do attitude and the courage to take risk-based decisions