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-escalationSupport 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 proceduresFirst 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 areasManagement experience in leading multicultural teamsExperience handling non-conforming parts and analyzing supplier corrective actions: 8D, 5 Why, Look AcrossKnowledge 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/AS9100AS9100 certified auditorBilingual English/Spanish

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