Your Key Responsibilities Ensure agreed quality standards for a specified product, from prototype phase up to parts released for production, for an assigned category (or technology) of a Business Unit. Carry out proactive Pre-APQP (Q-Readiness, advanced product quality planning) with suppliers during product development process. Initially assess and evaluate suppliers for quality, quantities, capacities, processes and supplier organization, before sourcing process (e.g. process reviews, on-site acceptance tests, performance tests) and define/track resulting measures. Plan, coordinate, implement and monitor all APQP activities in projects as assigned. Coordinate claims, special releases, change management and incoming quality control (IQC) process during the project phase. Close production part approval process (PPAP), and hand over to supplier quality engineering (SQE) organization with successful product and process approval. Your Qualifications Education: - Engineer degree (Bachelor or Master) or comparable Fluent in both English and Japanese language At least 5-10 years of work experience in a similar position (e.g. Quality, Technology) Knowledge of Quality Management Systems Extensive knowledge of quality core tools & Methods (8D, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plan, 5S, Lean production, Error proofing, Traceability, …) Knowledge of manufacturing processes (commodity knowledge) Extensive knowledge of development processes, project management methods and those product which are supported. Basic knowledge of Automotive Spice and IATF 16949. Experienced in using MS Office, especially Excel and Powerpoint Soft Skills: Teamplayer and pro-active member in projects Good communicaton skills in international environment (Global suppliers & Customers) Strategic thinking - Capable to manage complex projects Self-initiated organization of work, regular analyzing of KPIs and initiation of corrective actions Self-initiated planning of supplier visits and regular follow-up on improvement actions on-site and verification of corrective measure efficiency

Supplier Technology & Quality Manageris supporting the supplier sourcing process from technology assessment or by Pre-APQP / Q-Readiness process in JSEAP sub-region (Supplier review & Technical review process).

Active involvement in predevelopment phase of and special projects to ensure information is exchanged fast and efficiently between subregion and other stakeholder outside the region e.g. headquarters

This also includes close pro-active alignment with the project team, sub-project managers and quality sub-project managers

The position holder shall support the regional benchmarking projects for production material and new technologies, ensure savings projects implementation and negotiations in the country.