Mercedes Benz - Sr. Automotive Supplier Quality Engineer (Interior)

Position Details:

• Location: Mercedes-Benz US International, Vance AL
• Schedule: Day Shift
• Core working Hours: 7:00am – 4:30pm (Mo-Fr)

Job overview:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for process capability and product quality of the supplier locations from the development phase to start of production (SOP) through the end of the life cycle by collaborating cross-functional partnerships within the company (worldwide) and with suppliers within the North America region.

Job Responsibilities:

• articipate in the supplier evaluation and qualification of suppliers before awarding (i.e. VDA Potential Analysis)
• Facilitate and help lead the supplier in the advanced product quality planning (APQP) of new product project following the maturity level assurance process (VDA-RGA)
• Use quality tools/system necessary for New Product Project (NPP) (i.e. ABC Classification, Q-Planning, Husky, START, SQMS, PIA)
• Perform VDA 6.3 process audit at the supplier and maintain follow-up audits and schedule accordingly
• Production process and product approval (PPA) according to VDA 2.
• Perform and monitor supplier performance to MBUSI's targets and standards
• Annual check of the suppliers' process and product of safety and certification relevant parts (i.e. Requalification)
• Establish and monitor supplier key process indicator (KPI) to ensure supplier performance is achieved.
• Work with supplier to Investigate, analyze and correct supplier problems and countermeasure actitivities according to 8D methodology.
• Provide lessons learned from current running series to improve future projects.
• Facilitate improvement phase using problem solving and continuous improvement techniques.
• Manage international production part supplier (in North America region) in regards to quality concerns and change implementation.
• Ensure process planning and cross-functional activities to achieve the quality, safety and production goals of MBC.
• Travel frequently to suppliers within North America region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or similar
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive quality with OEM or Tier1

Strong planning and problem skills required using established methodologies including 8-D, 5-Why, etc.

Strong communication skills are required, as well the ability to communicate complex topics into a cross-functional and cross –cultural environment.

Capable of using hand measurement tools (i.e. calipers, micro-meters).

PPAP and audit experience.

Working knowledge in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Maturity Level Assurance (VDA-RGA), Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).

Expertise in requested commodity.

Experience in leading task forces.