Plant SQA Engineer

Position Summary

: The Supplier Quality Assurance Leader develops, coordinates, and leads supplier development and qualification. The SQA Leader will ensure the supply chain provides long term best in class performance in quality, delivery, cost, and service.

Responsibilities:
• Leads the Supplier Quality Assurance under his/her responsibility
• Train, coach and support the SQA team on Faurecia Group Methodologies
• Monitor KPI of Supplier Performance at division level (PPM, S/R, Red List, etc.)
• Prepare a Quality Plan with SQD and SQA teams aiming to improve supplier’s performance
• Share priority of actions to be conducted with ASQ and SQA teams
• Ensure the implementation and progress of the action plan
• Identifies and assess’ supply chain risks and works on contingency plans with suppliers
• Establish the Division Red List, according to BG guidelines, of most disrupting suppliers and engage a breakthrough quality plan
• Follow-up and closure of S/R (Safety & Regulation), quality, and logistic claims
• Support on request the implementation of cost reduction or VAVE target directed by the purchasing team 
• Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction
• Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and adherence to:
o Faurecia Group Code of Ethics 
o Faurecia Group Code of Management
o Faurecia Group Environmental Policy
o Faurecia Group Quality Policy
• All other duties as assigned by the company

Position Specifications
Authorities:
• The SQA Leader may conduct quality audits on new or existing vendors
• Review supplier audits conducted by SQA team
• Approve Supplier Auditor qualifications for SQA team
• Reporting to upper management/leadership on supplied product issues. Escalation must be reported immediately upon observance of S&R non-compliance
• Has the authorization to approve purchases with corporate credit card
 

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Knowledge / Skills:
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards and methods (ISO-, IATF-, VDA 6.3, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, etc.)
• Knowledge of:
• OEM specific quality requirements
• Company’s products and technologies
• Faurecia Management System and Quality Basics
• Advanced skills in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Capability to build and manage network
• Best practice sharing and improvement mindset
• Project Management Methodology 
• Production System efficiency knowledge 
• Process and Product knowledge
• Results oriented with strong written and oral communications skills
• Understand the group functional organization 
• Proficient level of English, second language welcome (Spanish, French or German)

Education / Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is desired. If the candidate has less than a Bachelors’ degree, the minimum proven experience in the Automotive industry should be 3-6 years 
• 6 years of proven Quality function experience in the Automotive industry. For newcomers, a mentor should be nominated
• Experience with various Quality system methodologies: 8D, 3 Legs and 5 Why´s, LEAN manufacturing, Pareto analysis and statistical studies
• Certified in Automotive requirements (ISO / IATF , VDA, etc.) preferred
• Certified in all AIAG/VDA Core Tools (PPAP, MSA, FMEA, APQP, SPC) preferred 
• Experienced with OEM customer specific requirements / standards
 

What we can do for you

At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies. We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than , people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.  We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.  We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)  We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.  Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June , Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. 

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than , people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June , we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than .

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.
 

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