Department Overview
The Supplier Quality department plays a key role working closely with Engineering and Purchasing (commodity teams) in the selection and approval of suppliers and manage supplier quality requirements covering new part introduction, process development and sign off to support the successful launch of new vehicles.
The Supplier Quality department also manages suppliers and quality for the complete life cycle of parts including supplier performance, problem solving, change management and continuous improvement.
Key duties and responsibilities
Strong supplier management throughout the life cycle of parts from supplier selection through part introduction, serial manufacture, and warranty.
Technical ability within commodity and functional area.
A good understanding of manufacturing methods of
Experienced in:
- Powertrain commodities such as Fuel systems, Exhaust & heat shield systems and the relevant manufacturing techniques
- Beneficial to have knowledge on Drivetrain systems such as Driveshafts, Propshafts, Axles & Transmissions and the relevant manufacturing techniques for such commodities.
- Supplier Auditing for selection and continuous improvement purposes.
- Conducting supplier process control audits.
- Part and process development utilising tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, Measurement System Analysis, Value Stream Analysis, Control Plan & work instructions.
- New part introduction through APQP methods or equivalent.
- Managing suppliers to deliver PPAP in a timely manner.
- Supplier performance monitoring to drive continuous improvement.
- Drawing and CAD analysis, GD&T and investigation.
- Measurement and data analysis (part and process).
- A strong record of accomplishment in problem solving through structured techniques and Quality Tools.
- Lead concern resolution across multiple suppliers to ensure robust timely closure.
- A key influencing member within commodity teams to deliver Quality.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience of managing suppliers to deliver the quality requirements through the life cycle of a part
- Knowledge of Quality tools and techniques
- Experienced problem solver
- The ability to self-manage and work under pressure to deliver and thrive in an ever-changing and dynamic environment
Preferred experience
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional team meetings to define clear improvement action plans and close-out promptly.
- High degree of numeracy and knowledge of statistical techniques
Essential Education/ Qualifications
- Degree in an engineering subject or equivalent.
Preferred Education/ Qualifications
- Member of appropriate professional body.
Required skills/ behaviours
- Excellent judgement and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Be able to lead, influence and support, to challenge in a positive attitude.
- Flexibility to work incremental hours at short notice, when necessary, to ensure that manufacturing and customer requirements can be achieved.
Additional Requirements
Able to travel at short notice within the UK or worldwide to Suppliers and other Aston Martin sites.
There will be a need for handling parts and assemblies for inspection and review at times during build phases and root cause analysis.
Hiring manager - Sharath Ramakannan
Grade - 9
Positions - One
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