Supplier Quality Engineer

Why join Aptiv?

• You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us.

• As Supplier Quality Engineer on our team: The Internal SQE is responsible for the Internal Supplier monitoring to ensure that purchased components and materials meet all quality requirements. SQE Sr leads supplier development initiatives, manage complex / escalated quality issues, and drive continuous improvement through the supplier base to support business and customer's goals / expectations.

• Main contact between Internal Supplier base and Aptiv EDS plants.
• Ensure suppliers compliance with customer specific requirements (OEM, CQI audits, etc.).
• Conduct supplier audits to assess compliance with IATF 16949 and other automotive standards.
• Leads supplier audits and high-impact quality improvement initiatives.
• Supplier scorecards revision and development.
• Takes ownership of resolving high-severity supplier quality issues. Often responsible for developing strategic quality plans for key / top suppliers.
• Support in APQP activities to ensure robust quality planning for new programs / launches.
• Track quality key KPIs such as: PPM, audit results, number of complaints.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for complex supplier quality issues.
• On site verification of countermeasures, run and rates, for specific and selected programs and components: On site Audits for verification of correct implementation of Corrective Actions, Run @ Rates capability compliance.
• These activities to be Performed only on Specific and Selected Programs based on Quality Risks and Product Complexity.
• Support Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and track its implementation. Drives root cause analysis (8D, 5-Whys, Ishikawa) May train junior engineers or coordinate small teams.
• Support the Incoming inspection team in assessing supplier quality performance.
• Perform Supplier Manufacturing Capability Assessments as appropriate: for New locations / Complex Parts / Critical Launch / Critical Product-Process: On Site Capability Validations for New Locations, Complex Parts, Any Critical Launch and Critical Product-Process. Strict follow up to Supplier Quality Plans and Improvement Actions based on criteria above.

• Bachelor's degree terminated
• English level advanced
• Experience in Quality (minimum 3-5 years)
• 8D Troubleshooting
• 3L5W Troubleshooting
• Global EOS warranty procedure.
• AIAG & VDA Core tools
• Internal auditor IATF 16949 :2016
• IATF 16949 :2016 Internal / Second Party Cualification
• MS Office
• Experience working with vehicle assembly plants, including knowledge of the processes and functions of vehicle electrical components.
• Analysis and problem solving.
• Deep knowledge of automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, etc.).
• Proven track record of leading complex supplier development projects and audits

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

• We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package

• Compensation package, including major medical and life insurance
• Flexible retirement plan.
• Learning, growth, and professional development in a globally recognized international environment.
• Access to training, coaching, and internal and external certifications
  Scholarships.
• Recognition of innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world.
• Recognition of innovation and excellence.
• Tuition reimbursement.

• "Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law"