Ensure supplier product and process quality for machining and welding in line with VAT specifications, standards and customer requirements. Drive supplier qualification, industrialization, ramp up, risk mitigation and recovery actions to support VAT's growth strategy and stable material availability.
Tasks
- Own supplier qualification and development for machining and welding suppliers globally
- Assess supplier capability, process maturity, production capacity and readiness for serial production
- Drive supplier development, industrialization and ramp up activities with clear action ownership
- Support relocations, second source implementation and qualification projects
- Train suppliers in VAT requirements, standards, technologies and process expectations
- Lead supplier complaints, root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D methodology
- Review and approve ISIR, PPAP and process qualification documentation
- Monitor supplier KPIs, process capability and risk trends; define improvement actions with suppliers and procurement
- Plan and perform system and process audits for machining, welding and manufacturing controls
- Audit CNC turning, milling, grinding, multi axis machining, TIG, orbital, laser and vacuum soldering processes
- Drive closure and effectiveness verification of audit findings
- Support supplier related Change Requests, customer escalations and shortage prevention with technical risk assessments
- Lead supplier recovery actions, including capability assessments, material risk assessments and top management escalation support
- Define and drive actions to secure material availability in close alignment with Engineering, Operations and Strategic Sourcing
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar
- 5 to 10+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering or supplier development
- Strong quality management, engineering or manufacturing background in machining and welding
- Experience in supplier audits, process qualification, ramp up and corrective action management
- Practical experience with supplier relocations, second sources or supplier recovery situations
- Good understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and semiconductor customer requirements
- Ability to work in international matrix organizations with regular supplier travel
- Strong communication, negotiation, project management and stakeholder management skills
- High level of resilience, ownership and flexibility
- CNC machining technologies including turning, milling, grinding and multi axis machining
- Welding technologies including TIG, orbital, laser and vacuum soldering
- Technical drawing interpretation, GD&T and specification review
- ISIR, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans and process validation
- Root cause analysis, 8D, 5 Why and corrective action effectiveness verification
- Process validation and capability analysis including Cp, Cpk and KPI monitoring
- Supplier auditing, process assessments and risk based supplier development
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and manufacturing process control
- Project management, stakeholder management and escalation handling
- Fluent German and English skills (written and spoken)
Benefits
We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.
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