.Quality ManagerProduction, Operations and R&DReynosa (Mexico)Ref: UK2254 May 20, 2024 INDUSTRY AND CAPITAL GOODSFUNCTIONSBASIC FUNCTION: Provide comprehensive purchased product Quality support to the Strategic Sourcing and NPD teams. Completes professional engineering assignments of moderately broad scope. Executes projects using off-the-shelf technology with minimum guidance. Contributes to minor technical work of consumer innovation projects and other strategic business initiatives. Makes appropriate decisions using decision support tools and critical thinking including risk/reward ratios and critical pathing. Mindful of business impact. Demonstrates and acts on innovative traits (curiosity, continuous questioning, open mind, and investigative). Be part of a highly multi-functional global team that works together to bring products to market that lead our industry and delight our customers.Specific ResponsibilitiesEstablish and implement consistent supplier selection and assessment processes, including input into the Qualified Supplier/Finisher List.Conduct quality assessments of potential suppliers, drive recordable improvements based on results, and assist Procurement in determining appropriate suppliers to quote for purchased products.Conduct on-site audits of existing key regional suppliers on a regular or as requested basis.Implement the Quality portion of the Supplier Scorecard for assigned suppliers. Monitor monthly performance and take ownership of results including initiating appropriate corrective actions and assisting suppliers, as necessary.Lead the cross-functional Print & Process Review process for purchased products for local market product including organizing attendees, defining timelines, understanding of key characteristics and GD&T callouts, expected process controls, and recording of decisions and agreements.Conduct PPAP's for local market purchased products/drawings changes including process flow, FMEA, MSA, capability studies, dimensional conformance, AAR, performance testing, and documented control plans in accordance with the Product Policy requirements.Approve or work with Plant Quality Managers to obtain approval for local market purchased products.Assign and follow-up appropriate CARs for interim approved PPAP's to achieve full PPAP approval, including communicating additional controls as necessary.Utilize existing data (warranty & shop floor) to assist in the risk assessment.Identify and pursue opportunities for supplier development in quality systems, products, and processes.Utilize proven methodologies such as ISO, SPC, Lean, and Six Sigma to drive recordable improvements in quality, cost, and delivery.Create receiving inspection plan. Monitor and communicate supplier response and follow-up activities on any non-conforming products.Assist Procurement Teams (New Product Development and/or Strategic Sourcing) as necessary with technical purchased part issues