.**LOCATION**:Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico | **BRAND**: Bendix | **REQUISITION ID**:5253 | ** JOB GRADE**: 15| ** ON-SITE/REMOTE**: On-site**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, supplier development and audits.Essential Functions:- 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 supplier Audits (VDA, PSA, Walk Control Plan)- Evaluate suppliers in support of vendor sourcing efforts- Participate in Design for Manufacturability-Integrity process as SMF category expert, ensure flow-down of the Bendix DFMEA into the Supplier's APQP documents, conduct on-site DMI validation validation by confirming supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is complete and acceptable to submit to Bendix using plant- Lead and support supplier improvement and development projects, specifically PAVE (Stage 3) and support of Quick Response Team meetings to drive supplier performance improvements.- Maintain vendor master information for example, PAVE status, Quality Management System Status (QMSS), supplier release and classification status.Knowledge:- Sound knowledge of ISO9000 and IATF16949 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.- Stamping/Machining/Forging (SMF): Expert knowledge of Stamping, Forming, Machining, Forging, Tooling processes.**Experience**:- Minimum of 5 years experience in the field of Quality required.- Experience in all AIAG modules required.- Experience in auditing to IS9000 and IATF16949 standards preferred.**Skills**:- Proficient in Microsoft Office suites including Excel, MS World, PowerPoint Etc.- 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.- Ability to adapt to priority changes.**Education**:- Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering preferred.- Six sigma certifications preferred.- ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CQM) a plus.- Formal training in auditing (certification not required).Position Requirements:The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job