.Req ID 72354 | MSSC Qro Steering, Mexico, Eurofren Investment, S. de R.L. de C.V. Position Summary: The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for performing supplier-related activities surrounding supplier assessment, APQP, problem solving, process and component developments for outsourced productive material, in order to achieve new launches and resources flawlessly, ensuring the support and fulfillment of the requirements of internal and external customers, all while local adherence to global quality objectives and corporate standards. Position Responsibilities: Supports and complies with established Company's Corporate Principles and goals. Understand and comply with Quality requirements such as automotive requirements. Supplier assessment through VDA6.3 for new supplier approval process and HPDC technical questionnaires, supporting the Corporate SDE function. Provide technical expertise related to Casting Commodities HPDC in support of supplier readiness activities, such as technological feasibility studies, evaluation of suppliers, discussion, and definition of criteria for the approved supplier list. Provide technical expertise related to specific commodities in support of supplier audits, problem solving/escalation, and VA/VE projects. Lead supplier program launches for new suppliers or new components using established ZF APQP process, Supplier Readiness activities in the preparation and execution. Interpret prints and measurement tools (MSA and GD&T). Use of core quality tools along with problem solving and lean manufacturing techniques in support of continuous improvement methodology, root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions promoting lessons learned process. Lead Supplier development program for continuous improvement of strategic suppliers, based on Six Sigma methodology and principles. Perform activities in coordination with other departments, effectively respond and communicate in a timely manner, developing and maintaining productive working relationships. Support in cross-functional working groups and assist in the conclusion of activities. Initiate, complete and ensure proper conformity of engineering changes to quality standards, under development phase in the supplier readiness process. Trigger additional escalation levels as needed in order to protect internal and external customers, leading of escalation level 2 for serial and new components. Work on other duties and special projects as it relates to the position. Supplier Quality Performance monitoring, new developments, and serial phase. Specific Responsibilities: Support in the activity of supplier management through the achievement of all ZF specified deliverables related to product quality. Assist in the management and maintenance of external supplier KPI's relevant to product quality and durability
