Ensure supplier understanding and compliance with APQP processes and PPAP submission and approval for all new components and assemblies.
Review and validate supplier quality plans (Control Plans, PFMEA) for new components and assemblies for our new vehicle.
Review and validate Ok to Ship checklist to ensure that all parts meet expectations according to product requirements.
Coordinate cross-functional team to work on root cause analysis and interim and permanent corrective actions of supplier quality issues.
Review nonconforming parts and sub-assemblies by facilitating a robust 8D process delivery.
Execute on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and validation of correction actions of supplier quality issues.
Responsible for supplier audits to ensure all parts and assemblies meet performance, delivery, and reliability expectations according to product requirements.
Providing technical assistance during supplier launch and ongoing production activities.
