.**LOCATION**:Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico | **BRAND**: Bendix | **REQUISITION ID**:887 |** JOB GRADE**: 15**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, development and audits.**Essential Functions**:- Lead improvement & development activities with Bendix North America Suppliers (United States, Mexico, Canada).- Bendix manufacturing plant responsibility for supplier APQP on new product/transitions (measurement standardization, quality requirements, and on-sight PPAP validation)- 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 audits related to approving new suppliers, supplier development, and product safety.- Approving Supplier PPAP's- Approval of supplier 8D's- Support PSA Activities and procedures with team members- Perform all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.**Management & Supervisory Responsibilities**:- Job **is** **NOT directly** responsible for managing other employees. Co-ops or students may report to this position.**Knowledge**:- Working knowledge of IS9000:2000 and TS16949 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.**Experience**:- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of automotive tier 1 quality required.- Experience in several AIAG modules required. Prefer experience in all modules.- Experience in auditing to IS9000:2000 and TS16949 standards preferred.**Skills**:- 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.- Proficient in Microsoft Office suites including Excel, MS World, PowerPoint Etc.- Ability to adapt to priority changes.- **Education/Certifications**:- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science/Industrial Management
