**LOCATION**:Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico |
**BRAND**: Bendix |
**REQUISITION ID**:3844 |
** JOB GRADE**: 16
**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
**Position Summary**:
Interface with all Bendix CVS suppliers in the following areas: quality performance and expectations, interpretation of requirements per engineering drawings and specifications, and supplier improvement, supplier development and audits.
**Essential Functions**:
- Acting as liaison between suppliers, group and plant buyers, plant quality and engineering.
Acting as mediator between suppliers and plant quality when problems arise (Dispute process).
- Conduct supplier Audits (VDA, PSA, Walk Control Plan)
- Evaluate suppliers in support of vendor sourcing efforts
- Participate in Design for Manufacturability-Integrity process as Standard Components (SC) category expert, ensure flow-down of the Bendix DFMEA into the Supplier's APQP documents, conduct on-site DMI validation validation by confirming supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is complete and acceptable to submit to Bendix using plant
- Lead and support supplier improvement and development projects, specifically PAVE (Stage 3) and support of Quick Response Team meetings to drive supplier performance improvements.
- Maintain vendor master information for example, PAVE status, Quality Management System Status (QMSS), supplier release and classification status.
**Knowledge**:
- Sound knowledge of ISO9000 and IATF16949 standards required.
- Sound knowledge of Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) modules including PPAP, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Quality Planning & Control Plan (APQP).
- Possesses working knowledge of audit methodologies i.e.
process audits, walk the control plan, product audits, etc.
- Standard Components (SC): Expert knowledge of Fasteners manufacturing (nuts,bolts,screws), spring manufacturing, coatings (plating, anodizing, painting) processes and testing methods for Standard Components.
**Experience**:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the field of Quality required.
- Experience in all AIAG modules required.
- Experience in auditing to IS9000 and IATF16949 standards preferred.
**Skills**:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suites including Excel, MS World, PowerPoint Etc.
- Strong analytical skills and problem solving utilizing six-sigma tools and 8D principles.
- Multi-task oriented.
- Highly motivated, self starter.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including process documentation.
- Project management, follow-up and team skills essential.
- Strong training, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Ability to adapt to priority changes.
**Education**:
- Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering preferred.
- Six sigma certifications preferred.
- ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CQM) a plus.
- Formal training in auditing (certification not required).
- Must be fluent in English.
- Must be capable of traveling both domestically and internationally up to 60% of the time.
**What does Bendix have to offer you?
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- Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- Vacation Premium
- Major medical expenses
- Christmas Bonus
- Life insurance
- Educational assistance program
- Wellness program
- Saving Fund
- Pantry Vouchers
- Personal Days Paid
- Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
- Attendance Bonuses
- Cafeteria Subsidy
- Subsidy for prescription glasses
- Medical service in plant
- Recognition Programs
- Gym