Duties & Responsibilities- Define, monitor, analyze and continuously improve the supplier quality performance of the business unit both externally and internally through Performance Excellence activities.- Develop improvement plans utilizing DMAIC/LEAN methodologies and guide actions to drive improvement in Supplier's KPIs (key performance indicators) and Supplier process capability- Coach, council, and mentor site level and business unit team, enabling supplier quality system and supplier management and goal improvements.- Lead continuous improvement in Supplier's sites using Lean and Six Sigma methods. Lead and mentor teams in problem solving and root cause identification efforts.- Work with Global Quality Team to identify and implement global best practice.- Manage PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and other supplier documentation submission for Global Strategic Suppliers.- Assist in new product and process qualification for both product performance and manufacturability throughout the New Product Integration process.- Travel requirement locally and in the US.- Diversity & InclusionWe believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.- The Individual- Define, monitor, analyze and continuously improve the supplier quality performance of the business unit both externally and internally through Performance Excellence activities.- Develop improvement plans utilizing DMAIC/LEAN methodologies and guide actions to drive improvement in Supplier's KPIs (key performance indicators) and Supplier process capability- Coach, council, and mentor site level and business unit team, enabling supplier quality system and supplier management and goal improvements.- Lead continuous improvement in Supplier's sites using Lean and Six Sigma methods. Lead and mentor teams in problem solving and root cause identification efforts.- Work with Global Quality Team to identify and implement global best practice.- Manage PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and other supplier documentation submission for Global Strategic Suppliers.- Assist in new product and process qualification for both product performance and manufacturability throughout the New Product Integration process.- About Smiths- About Smiths Interconnect