Mission of the Position
Ensure that all external suppliers consistently deliver materials that meet our quality and engineering standards. This role manages the full supplier lifecycle, from initial selection and auditing to performance monitoring, with a specific focus on implementing the Inspection and Test Plan for incoming goods for new projects and performing FAIs (First Article Inspections) of key/safety‑critical products at CAF or suppliers’ sites.
Functions and Responsibilities
* Conduct technical and quality system audits on potential new or current suppliers to assess their capabilities or risk level and identify necessary improvements.
* Drive the quality planning process using methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, and FAI to ensure suppliers can produce parts to specification prior to mass production.
* Monitor and analyse supplier quality performance metrics, implementing action plans when required, focusing on continuous improvement.
* Lead suppliers in conducting root‑cause analysis for quality failures using problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram).
* Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and workflows to review and approve supplier concession requests and retrofitting the necessary actions to the SQA team and/or other departments.
* Monitor and approve on‑site supplier visits to implement modifications and/or corrective actions.
* Onboard and train suppliers on company‑specific quality protocols and quality management tools.
* Support the Supplier Quality Manager in ensuring that the customer’s or other requirements are fulfilled.
Training Required – Essential
* Engineering Degree Qualified.
* ISO 9001 or IRIS Auditor Qualification (Internal or Lead Auditor).
Training Required – Desirable
* Lean Manufacturing Methodologies.
* Level 2 Welding Inspector – CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent.
* Level 2 Paint/Coating Inspector – ICorr or equivalent.
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