Position Description:
• Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics, and vehicle delivery • Lead cross-functional decisions with Supplier leadership to drive resolution of open issues. • Implement actions to ensure zero vehicle losses from suppliers • Principal for on-site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations • Lead adherence to standards (i.e.Q1) • Drive assessment & validation of manufacturing feasibility at identified supplier sites • Execute the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Quality Planning Process (APQP) • Use available data, metrics, and business plans to drive future sourcing decisions ensuring improved future quality • Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics, and vehicle delivery • Lead on-site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations – STA Site Interiors
Skills Required:
APQP, Quality Management, Problem Solving, PPAP processes
Experience Required:
• 8+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing, advanced quality, process planning, implementation or launch of Interior Commodity manufacturing systems (Seats, IP’s, consoles, headliners, door panels, restraints, seat structures)
• 8+ years of experience in one or more but not limited to the following Interior manufacturing processes: Stamping, Welding, Plastic Welding, Plastic/Rubber Molding, Blow Molding, Automated/Manual Assembly Process, Controls Automation programing, Paint, Chroming.
- Preferred experience within automotive Interior Commodities or experience with similar manufacturing processes.
- Proven experience in PPAP, APQP, and quality systems.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to supplier sites up to 70%.
Education Required:
Bachelor’s Degree
Why work with us? We are a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work with us, not only do you get health and dental benefits on the first day of employment, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today! We are an EOE, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. https://www.optechus.com/eeo_self_identification/