Supplier Quality Development

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Position Summary:

The Supplier Quality Commodity Engineer (SQC Eng.) manages the supplier’s quality performance (timing, quality, delivery, service) from program award to launch and serial life. The SQC will spend most of his/her time at the supplier’s site to verify the progress and identify any potential risk of negative trends that may affect the product quality or delivery.

• Provides relevant data to the SQL for the supplier risk assessment during the Acquisition phase and the sourcing process (SNC):
  • Current quality and delivery performance.
  • Competence depending on commodity and logistics scenario (Safety & Regulatory parts, pass-through, trade-sales, overseas shipment, etc.).
  • Capability depending on R&D knowhow and program management proficiency.
  • Capacity depending on laboratory equipment (Metrology, material testing), and manufacturing operations (Overall plant capacity analysis).
• Manages the APQP elements until PPAP sign-off for all components nominated to the assigned suppliers, regardless of the program, during the Development Phase. As such, he/she will work with the Supplier Quality Leader (SQL) to support the deliverables of the Program Quality Leader (PQL) and Program Purchasing Leader (Program Buyer).
• Communicates and ensures the suppliers understand the deliverables and activities for each phase of the program, which include:
  • BOP Technical Specification
  • Program timing
  • Customer Specific Requirements
  • Build events (Prototypes, first off-tool, slow-build, Meisterbock, pre-series, etc.)
• Maintains internal database for supplier meeting minutes, performance tracking or annual audit status (Quality System, manufacturing process, Safety & Regulatory).
• Issues a claim to the supplier for any quality issues during the development phase and follows up on containment, root-cause analysis, and other problem-solving activities to confirm the effectiveness of the corrective actions and process improvements.
• Supports the plant SQA and the Serial Life Buyers to follow up and improve the overall performance of critical suppliers in Serial Life or to monitor the effective implementation of:
  • An Engineering Change.
  • A corrective action plan due to a quality issue or any quality audit.
  • A Production transfer.
• Leads monthly Supplier Performance Reviews and monitors the closing of corrective action plans.
• Commits to the highest ethical standards and adheres to:
  • Forvia Group Code of Ethics
  • Forvia Group Code of Management
  • Forvia Group Environmental Policy
  • Forvia Group Quality Policy
• All other duties as assigned by the company.
• Position Specifications Authorities:
  • Reviews and approves in ePPAP database the uploaded evidence is on time and relevant for each APQP/PPAP element to meet the customer requirements with the corresponding Green/Yellow/Red status.
  • Conducts manufacturing process audits to validate Run@Rate and Temporary Quality Wall (EPC, CS1, CS2) at supplier site in development or serial life phase.
  • Requests immediate containment and correction of supplied product in case of product requirements not met (fit, finish, function).
  • Performs a special manufacturing process audit in case of repeated issues in Serial Life (Supplier Red list, customer complaints, etc.).
  • Reports to upper management/leadership on supplied product issues or potential supplier risk (High turnover, high scrap, T&E deterioration/breakdown, unauthorized change or rework, over capacity, etc.). Escalation must be reported immediately upon observance of Safety & Regulatory non-compliance.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (BS) is desired. If the candidate has less than a Bachelor’s degree, the minimum proven experience in the Automotive industry should be 5 years minimum.
• 3 years of proven Quality function experience in the Automotive industry
• Certified Quality auditor preferred (ISO 9001/ IATF 16949, VDA 6.3)

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world).
• We offer a…