This position is an individual contributor role. This position conducts supplier quality related activities including supporting new product introduction with existing and new suppliers within AIAG automotive APQP requirements for purchased parts during program development. Acting as technical and quality liaison between Dorman and suppliers. Performing supplier qualification & re-qualification audits, supplier process development & audit, product audits (FAI, PPAP, Souring inspection, Pre-shipment inspection). Drive supplier and product quality improvement. The role will work harmoniously together with global cross function team, mainly with engineering, SBU, Lab, and Supply Chain.
- Support sourcing team for new supplier selection and drive new supplier qualification activities
- Drive requalification audit of existing suppliers to ensure Dormans requirement is continuously met by suppliers
- Participate in second-party and third-party quality management system audits as required
- Work directly with product groups to ensure product and engineering design specifications are met by suppliers
- Support product development and reverse engineering functions as required
- Line readiness review and process audit for new project as required
- Train suppliers in Dormans development processes and ensue speed to market
- Facilitates the creation and validation of FAI (First Article Inspection) & OTS (Off The Shelf) samples and PPAP documentation review and approval
- Drive source inspection activities for 1st shipment of new product
- Monitor supplier performance and work with product team and quality team to continuously reduce the warranty cost
- Drive and facilitate Continuous Improvement efforts at suppliers to better control of nonconforming products
- Support supplier related corrective action and prevention actions / 8D follow up and validation of internal and external
- Elimination of repeat of product and process nonconformance through quality engineering activities and drill deep & wide investigations by working together with internal cross functional teams
- Participate in cross-functional teams as required.
