Advanced Supplier Quality

The Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer supports the program buyer by managing the supplier's performance (timing, quality, delivery, service) during program development to launch. The main missions of the role are: - Deploys APQP related to development phase (or current production phase) of Bought out parts following Faurecia Purchasing requirements - Trains the suppliers and makes sure that the defined standards are properly applied and on time delivered (APQP elements). - Follows the APQP progress with the status report and make decisions in collaboration with the program team. - Gives recommendations on technical choices to ensure the product/process robustness during program development (for both suppliers and Faurecia plant) - Manages the process qualification at supplier (control plan and quality basics implementation, mass production trial & process Audit) - Pronounces PPAP status and Ensures to deliver validated PPAP prior Start of Production (SOP) after SQA assembly trial & appearance approvals. - Monitors PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and S/R rate. - Secures all Key characteristics (Safety and Regulations) during Program phase. Manages progress/convergence plan with low performance suppliers involved in program in collaboration with division SQD. Minimum Education Level: Bachelor Degree in Engineering Experience: First experience or significant apprenticeship experience in an industrial environment Skills and competencies: - Knowledge of Project Management methodology - APQP & PPAP validation process knowledge - Supplier audit process knowledge. - Fluent English - Results oriented - Ability to work in a matrix organization.