Supplier Quality Senior Specialist (PU60A5)
Become a Part of the Marelli team. We are a global independent automotive supplier with a passion for performance and speed. We are pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence.
Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”
Joining the Marelli [Division] team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, [insert here division definition].
As a global yet fast-evolving company, we're looking for team members who want to grow and evolve with us.
About the Position:
We are looking for a Supplier Quality Senior Specialist to join the Purchasing AL&S BU Supplier Quality Team, reporting directly to the Manager].
This position is based at our office in Cd. Juarez, Mex; Plant 1.
As the Supplier Quality Senior Specialits at Marelli, you will be responsible/support/elevate
The SDE, within AL&S BU Supplier Quality, is in charge to:
- Ensure complete Process and Product release of new buy components from external suppliers in cooperation with the development team (Project Buyer, Project Manager, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistic…) before the Start of production
- Lead the application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodology, performing Supplier project review, process audit and supplier capacity check
- Prepare and participate to the Sourcing Process
- Manage Improvement Programs with Suppliers
- Manage Marelli Quality Contracts discussions with Suppliers
Your Responsibilities will be:
- Support R&D, Project Buyer and Development Team in Supplier selection of new buy components from external supplier and all sourcing phases
- Act as “One-voice” towards Suppliers across all involved Divisions
- Ensure supply risk analysis evaluation in the early project phase
- Participate to Technical Analysis and validate suppliers solutions in terms of Quality, Technical/ Process, Capability and Timing; in line with the project team
- Ensure lessons learned application through feasibility commitment and Technical Analysis approval
- Ensure the implementation of PCBA/ECU commodity state of the art and best in class standards/practice requirements in supplier processes through the application of Commodity Quality Check List
- Ensure the transmission and implementation of Customer requirements
- Validate the APQP Review performed by or with the suppliers
- Follow up the planning, execution and completion of all tasks required for Production part Approval Process (PPAP) evaluation and approval (including tool payments when relevant and interim approval management when applicable)
- Support PPAP validation during Change Management process and promote second sourcing
- Take decisions, solve problems autonomously, escalate properly
- Work across a global, matrixed organization, sharing and learning best practices
- Continuous cooperation with Project Buyer, Commodity Purchasing organization, Project team and Suppliers
- Participate to any relevant technical meeting with R&D and Suppliers
- Support the definition of the Request For Quotation Package for new components
- Perform requirements review and organize technical meetings and drawing/specifications reviews with suppliers and Development Team
- Maintain all defined actions on track with Supplier, ensuring their availability on the APQP Data Base
- Apply the APQP Lessons Learned: measure the effectiveness of the APQP process application, by means of reverse APQP process analysis based on the review of product performances, measured 6 months after start of production
What Qualifications you will bring:
EDUCATION (SCHOOL/SPECIALIZATION): Bachelor’s degree (or above) in Industrial sectors (electrical/electronic engineering, materials engineering, Physics or equivalent, preferable in the area of PCBA/ECU components.
LANGUAGES: fluent English (written, spoken)
EXPERIENCES: Minimum 5 years in industrial sector, with at least 2 years in quality field; professional experience in automotive industry preferred. Experience in supplier quality field is highly appreciated
Other skills that we would welcome:
- Teamwork spirit
- Analysis and synthesis skills, ability to propose solutions and take responsibilities/ownership, bear up to pressure, deal with suppliers Management
- Able to negotiate and convince, able to manage meetings
- Perfect knowledge in approaching new component development: supplier selection, Requirements definition, Advance Product Quality Planning, verification of production capacity, Initial Samples Control Reports validation, Production Part Approval Process; experience in Process Audit (qualified Auditor license according to VDA 6.3 is preferred)
- Knowledge and practice of quality tools: FMEA, Statistical Process Control, Process capabilities, problem solving.. (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, Fault Tree Analysis, experience capitalization, etc.)
- Knowledge of Quality Norm IATF 16949, Quality, Environmental, Sustainability and safety requirements
- Good knowledge of MS office suites
- Travel availability (30–50%)
Expectations from you in this position:
- Advanced PCBA knowledge (front-end: SMT process, back-end processes: panel separation, ICT test, uC programming, 100% EOL test), knowledge of LED PCBA is preferred
- knowledge about other soldering processes (selective Wave & PTH etc.)
- knowledge of PCBA assembly, ECU assembly (thermal paste dispensing process, screwing, riveting, assembly processes, ….)
- applicable norms & standards (such as IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, AEC-Qxx, S20.20, IEC 61340-5-1 / IEC 61340-5-3, ASPICE, …)
What does this position offer you:
- Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
- Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
- A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.
Take the next step:
Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.
Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the AL&S business?
Talk to us! To apply, submit your application via Website, such as LinkedIn.
About Us:
Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.
Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.
Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.
Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!
At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.