Visión general:Responsible for Audit and Qualification, Production Approval, and Shipment Inspection for either Bathing, Chinaware or Faucet components and finished goods. Measures of Success (Mission): Supplier Related KPIs, COPQ and On-hold material at plants and DC's**Responsabilidades**:- Review the Quality Management System and production processes in order to assess supplier capability- Assist suppliers with clear requirements, specifications and production standards- Act as liaison between LWTA and suppliers- Observe production release process for new product development and engineering changes- Identify key manufacturing, material management, and design processes in order to ensure consistent quality, stable production and timely product delivery- Issue notifications of product nonconformance to suppliers requesting root cause identification, corrective action definition and improvement action planning- Participate in failure modes effects analysis on all new products with engineering in order to identify risks and assist with the implementation of control plans for these risks- Review internal knowledge base and work with 3rd party industry experts assisting with supplier development activities in order to increase quality, enhance reliability, and improve dependability- Lead NPD projects, COPQ reduction and cost reduction initiatives.- Assist suppliers with the development and implementation of statistical sampling plans and inspection procedures.- Monitor, review, and report on supplier performance, in-house and to the supplier. Initiate corrective actions, as needed.- Lead Supplier Corrective Action Requests- Lead Supplier Production Approval Processes (PPAP) for your assigned productsRequisitios:- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent- Certifications: ASQ Certification or equivalent, and Six Sigma Green Belt are a plus- At least 3 years in Engineering, Sourcing, or Quality related roles as a specialist in a discrete manufacturing environment (Fortune 500 Company is a plus)- Team player - collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources; experience working withothers on a global basis is a plus- Demonstrated supplier focus - thoroughly understands the product development process and the role of quality and supply chain in new product launches as well as ongoing production- Analytical and problem solving skills - communicates in a clear and succinct manner; effectively evaluates information/data to make decisions- Change oriented - knowledge of process improvement tools; confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways, balances multiple and competing objectives- Proven statistical analysis capability with use of appropriate problem solving techniques