Supplier Development and Quality Engineer

Supplier Development and Quality Engineer

Purpose of the role: Ensure supplier product and process quality for machining, welding in line with VAT specifications, standards and customer requirements. Drive supplier qualification, industrialization, ramp up, risk mitigation and recovery actions to support VAT's growth strategy and stable material availability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers, including QPPM target achievement
• Timely supplier and process qualification for relocations and second sources
• Effective closure of complaints, audits, corrective actions and escalation recovery activities

Responsibilities

• Own supplier qualification and development for machining and welding suppliers globally
• Assess supplier capability, process maturity, production capacity and readiness for serial production
• Drive supplier development...