**About Us**GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions.
With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world's car manufacturers.
**Role Purpose**Provide leadership and direction to suppliers to ensure compliance to GKN's Supplier Standards, QCD (Quality, Cost, and Delivery) performance process requirements, AITF 16949 quality systems, AQP, and PPAP processes.
Ensure KPIs are measured and managed and that results are reported.
Collaborate with SQ community both Regional and Global.
Lead CI/VAVE activities assigned.
Lead APQP activities for Programmes assigned.
**Essential Functions**- Daily Issue with local Suppliers- Local Supplier Management- Complaints investigation and containment- APQP- VAVE- Change management completing Production Trial- Synergies with other SQ in the region**Essential Qualifications**- B.S Degree Engineering or related- 3 to 5 years of experience in supplier quality with international automotive environment.- Master´s Degree or Equivalent Level desirable- English proficiency- Visa and Passport**Essential Experience**- Effective written and verbal communication skills- Formal problem-solving skills (5WHYs, 8D, fishbone, PPS, etc)- Experience with core quality tools, including SPC, APQP, and PPAP- University Degree in technical field or equivalent- Constantly develops own performance, focusing on speed and efficiency.- Focused on continuous improvement and problem solving.
**Essential Competencies**- Practical problem solving- Lean Principles, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma training- Understanding of GKN driveline products and processes- Ability to manage own time and meet deadline- Problem Solving- Flexibility- Synergies- APQP Process- Ability to communicate at all levels (Shop floor to Boardroom)- Competence in Auditing (internal/external)- Gauge, Design & Tolerancing (GDT)- GKN STDsPlease attach your resume in english