Supplier Quality Manager

Supplier Quality Manager at our site in Troy

KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a development partner to the automotive industry. We are active worldwide as a full-service supplier for complex metal and hybrid structures in body-inwhite, crash management systems, chassis applications and cross car beams. With 8,000 employees we are active all over the globe.

• Perform annual supplier audits.
• Be responsible for supplier PPAP preparation and completion during launch phases.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and qualification of new suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits to assess capability, capacity, and compliance to quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
• Work cross-functionally with purchasing, engineering, and program management during sourcing and APQP phases.
• Establish and maintain supplier monthly scorecards.
• Coach suppliers with their RCAs, 8
  
  Ds for supplier non-conformance product related issues.
• Train suppliers with Lean Six Sigma, 5-Whys, 8
  
  Ds methodologies.
• Manage incoming quality issues and work with suppliers to resolve them in a timely and sustainable manner.
• Escalate chronic supplier quality issues to upper management.
• Maintain supplier quality documentation, audit reports and PPAPs.
• Support launch readiness and complete the supplier PPAPs.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 40%).
• Provide monthly reports to leadership.

• Work Experience (provide details and minimum # of years required) – Over 10 years in Supplier Quality role, automotive preferred.
• Functional audit experience with ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, IATF 16949 as a lead auditor is preferable.
• Strong understanding on quality systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA
  6.3).
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA and control plans.
• Strong background implementing 8
  
  Ds at multiple sites.
• Six Sigma black belt or VDA 6.3 auditor.
• Education – Bachelors University Degree or College Diploma specializing in Engineering or related field is required.

• Service Awards
• Vacation and Extra Personal Paid Days
• Tuition Reimbursement Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Supplier Discount on purchasing a new car