It is the role of the Supplier Quality Manager is to manage a team of Supplier Quality Engineers. Leading and resolving component related quality issues, supporting daily supplier management activities, as well as managing the development and implementation of supplier quality related initiatives. # General Responsibilities + Manage department performance on the suppliers assigned by reviewing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), while checking work, tracking progress, enforcing company policy, training and motivating employees + Develop and communicate action plans + Manage the implementation of supplier audits and visits for their responsible suppliers + Ensure corrective actions and continuous improvement plans are completed + Develop, implement and complete supplier improvement plans with supplier’s upper management engagement + Lead engineers on supplier-related problem solving + Preparation of quality evaluations, trainings, and statistics in combination with different tools + Lead the component supplier sourcing for new product development (NPD) + Ensure Supplier Quality support is available for customer audits, visits, and evaluations. + Participate in aligning the strategy with the Global Procurement department + Manage the team of engineers # Experience / Qualifications + A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience + Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands + Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation + Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results + Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity + Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards + Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) + Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers + Manage department performance by reviewing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), while checking work, tracking progress, enforcing company policy, training and motivating employees. + Champion individual and team efforts and aid in the development of professionals, to achieve individual leadership/accountability to company goals and objectives. + Build and communicate action plans, manage them actively and establishes a routine reporting structure within the organization at all levels. + Supports the team in correct application of the ST Supplier Selection Process, working with Purchasing to select and develop suppliers through regular assessment and plant visitations. Lead and/or participate in proactive and early involvement initiatives. + Respect the fundamentals of APQP/FAI to ensure the flawless launch of new products and the robust change of products already in serial production. + Ensure permanent supplier efficiency analysis through monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) reviews, in conjunction with the Regional Supplier Quality Manager. + Manage the implementation of supplier audits and visits for its corresponding suppliers assigned as well as process approvals, taking actions and controlling. + Support the SQ Engineers on supplier-related problem solving by 8D's, to address non-conformance, delivery problems, warranty cases and/or other performance issues as necessary; drive containment activities, communicate with the relevant internal/external contacts and ensure timely closure and effectiveness. + Direct contact of Sensata Customers in case of Supplier Non- performance or required Continuous Improvement activities as need it. + Initiates, supports, tracks and close loop on supplier escalation cases and improvement plans. Supports and manages the supplier recovery/ de-escalation + Support processing and disposition of supplier non-conformances and initiate supplier charge backs to recover costs associated with poor supplier performance. + Develop and share Best Practices within the organization. + Promotes and supports the Sensata Supplier Quality Manual [GSQM] within the supply base. + Creation and review of Sensata’s procedures + First contact for Department Managers or other functions on the 3 locations Attleboro, Thousand Oaks & Tijuana-Otay. + Travel up to 20%, domestic and international **Preferred Qualifications:** + Technical Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) + Manufacturing experience in Process, Project, or Quality areas + Management experience in leading multicultural teams + Experience handling non-conforming parts and analyzing supplier corrective actions: 8D, 5 Why, Look Across + Knowledge of AIAG requirements and procedures such as PFMEA, Control Plans, Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) + Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection and AS9100 standards + Experience in Auditing (VDA 6.3 and/or ISO9001/AS9100 + AS9100 certified auditor + Bilingual English/Spanish # Smarter _Together_ + Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an **enriching environment** that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing + Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining **new perspectives** through mutual respect and open communication + As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together Click here to view Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement (https://www.sensata.com/sensata-recruitment-privacy-policy) Click here to view our Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China (https://www.sensata.com/sites/default/files/a/sensata\_china\_recruitment\_privacy\_policy.pdf) **NOTE: If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please** **back out of this application** **and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly. 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