Project Manager - Supplier Spare Parts Quality Process

Company Description

MSX International Group is the leading global provider of outsourced business solutions for the automotive industry making business in more than 80 countries.
MSXI’s deep industry expertise combined with advanced data analytics and custom software solutions improve the performance of automotive dealership networks by increasing revenue, reducing cost, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate should be able to work as part of a team but will need to have the drive and ambition to work on his/her own to develop and drive the business forward, showing good organisation, leadership and time management skills. Additionally an understanding of ISO 9001 standards would be an advantage.

Every component used in the production of premium motor manufacture must meet strict standards to ensure reliability, safe driving and meet high client expectations. The role is to provide Aftersales spare parts quality management process support for key aspects of the suppliers Quality Management Team.

This will support supplier production relocation and validation, also support all-time buy and new spare parts launch activities. The outcome is to ensure the manufacturers spare parts are delivered from suppliers to the defined OEM’s quality targets through established automotive industry processes.

The role is to provide spare parts quality Management process support and identify critical supplier production risks, monitor and review control production processes.

Principle requirements are to validate new supplier locations during a relocation activity, manage supplier all-time buy activities and to manage new spare part PPAP activities (new spare part activities will vary depending on OEM model launch programme).

This service must be provided using sound automotive parts quality management methodology & practices and a working knowledge of Parts Quality management systems & processes used as specified by the OEM.

The Role

This role will be delivered from client offices in Goodwood, spare parts storage locations in Bognor Regis and on occasion at other locations in the UK & Europe when required. Travel will be part of the requirements to successfully fill this role.

• Direct communication with external suppliers
• Work with OEM stakeholders within project team (e.g. series Parts Quality management, purchasing, engineering)
• To use 'Relocation Checklist' document for day-to-day management
• Process series audit conducted at new location, actioned in PQ system
• PPAP activity for new location, actioned in PQ system
• Regular feedback on progress to OEM Parts Quality management
• Lead on initiatives, when required, by engaging appropriate stakeholders to gather requirements and support with problem solutions in the most effective and efficient way.

• Direct communication with external suppliers
• Work with BMW Group stakeholders within project team (e.g. series Parts Quality management, purchasing, engineering)
• Management of ATB activity following procedural document
• To use 'ATB Checklist' document for day-to-day management
• In-person visit at new location to oversee final run
• PPAP activity, actioned in PQ system (if required)
• Regular feedback on progress to OEM Parts Quality management

• Direct communication with external suppliers
• PPAP activity for new location, actioned in PQ system
• PPAP requirements based in minimum VDA standards (including IMDS)
• Regular feedback on progress to OEM Parts Quality management

Ideally a proven project manager qualification or a degree of equivalent in engineering or proof of engineering knowledge/background.

Basic knowledge of ISO
9001 and or TF16949 quality control processes (training will be given).

Ability to speak German would be an advantage.

Ability to understand GDT diagrams would be an advantage.

High level of competence using Microsoft Office Outlook, Teams, Excel/PowerPoint.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities and a high degree of initiative and creativity.

Ability to understand large amounts of data and identify trends.

Excellent communication skills (written and oral).

Ability to be assertive.

Ability to…