The Director of Supplier Development will be responsible for all aspects of the supplier development which includes: supplier quality systems and manufacturing capability assessments, advanced product quality planning (APQP) and improving supplier performance in the areas of continuous improvement (costs), quality and delivery. This position will support 10 business units with over $1.2 billion in sales in the division of cabin interior solutions (DCIS). The Zodiac growth strategy centers on three imperatives: growing company market share, customer satisfaction and achieving operational excellence. This position will manage and lead a team of supplier development engineer professionals.
Perform supplier capability assessments as related to quality systems, process controls, manufacturing capabilities, and lean maturity. Publish audit report outlining non-conformities, opportunities for improvement, and work closely with suppliers to plan and implement appropriate timely corrective actions.
Track supplier’s performance indicators, based on scorecards and rankings, to facilitate and develop the supply base’s ability to consistently meet or exceed defined expectations.
Actively support supply chain cost reduction projects in leading APQP process with suppliers, manufacturing facilities and engineering for on time production part approval process (PPAP) submission approval.
Assist in driving supplier selection through robust qualification processes
Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity and fulfillment ensuring suppliers are able to meet requirements for performance, quality, cost and delivery of components and requirements for AS9100.
Deploy Zodiac quality processes, tools and metrics within DCIS. Includes identification, training, reporting, and continuous improvement of processes, tools and metrics.
Develop positive relationships and work closely with sourcing leaders to manage, implement and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and new product introductions and transfers.
Educate suppliers in Zodiac supplier performance expectations. Train suppliers in the deployment of quality systems tools and techniques such as 8D problem solving, process capability studies, process failure mode effect and analysis (PFMEA), design failure mode effect analysis (DFMEA), control plans, PPAP and continuous improvement in terms of material flow. Educate suppliers in Zodiac internal processes to achieve optimal alignment with Zodiac manufacturing plants, engineering centers and supply chain organization.
Provide leadership during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on developing working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain with regard to product development and procurement of parts.
Lead internal 8D problem solving team related to defective purchase components. Work closely with suppliers, Zodiac manufacturing plant, engineering and supply chain organizations in root cause analysis and timely interim and permanent corrective actions implementation.
Support and lead process improvement activities with suppliers which will lead to improved efficiency, cycle time reduction, quality and delivery improvement and cost reductions.
Provide technical expertise in solving technical problems associated with product supply and test facilities.
Lead in publishing and communicating progress against supply chain metric goals and facilitate improvements.
Work as a liaison between suppliers and internal functions to clarify requirements, eliminate confusion and improve definition of requirements.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of 10 years of engineering, quality, supplier quality or supplier development experience in aerospace, automotive or mechanical manufacturing environment with the ability to lead and influence others.
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading teams
Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing environment
MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering
Masters of science degree
Six Sigma green or black belt
Certified quality auditor (CQA)
Certified quality engineer (CQE)
Position Criteria:
Knowledge of quality systems, methods and practices; AS9100, ISO, APQP, PFMEA, PPAP and control plans
Strong written and verbal business communications abilities, must be comfortable delivering information to all levels of the organization including senior leadership.
Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives
General Notes:
All employees have an affirmative duty to protect and maintain the confidentiality of Zodiac Aerospace’s products.
As business conditions change it is necessary that all employees productively react and handle other essential tasks as assigned now or in the future.
Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at division.
Duties listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required. The company may modify responsibilities as needed to meet business and organizational needs.
Working Conditions:
Does require fluent communication in English.
Employment status is full-time.
Traveling may be required.
Protracted or irregular hours may be required.
Relocation to another facility may be required.
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