Supplier Development Engineering Special (PU60A7)
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We’re 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 Ride Dynamics team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation.
Ride Dynamics product area is responsible for the realization of Suspension Components and Shock Absorbers apt to the maximization of the experience and the safety of the rider.
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Supplier Development Engineer
We are looking for a [Supplier Development Engineer] to join the [Purchasing] team, reporting directly to the [China SQA Leader].
This position is based at our office in [Guangzhou Nansha].
As the [Supplier Development Engineer] at Marelli, you will be responsible:
- 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
- Participate to the Sourcing Process
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
- Participate to Technical Analysis and validate suppliers solutions in terms of Quality, Technical/ Process solutions, Capability and Timing in line with the project team
- Ensure the implementation of Commodity state of the art and best in class standards/practice requirements in supplier processes through the application of Commodity Quality Check List
- 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 the interim approval management when applicable)
- Continuous cooperation with Project Buyer, Commodity 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
What Qualifications you will bring:
EDUCATION (SCHOOL/SPECIALIZATION): Bachelor degree or above in Industrial sectors (mechanical, electrical, materials engineering, Physics or equivalent, preferable in the area of his / her business)
LANGUAGES: English fluent, additional language is preferred
EXPERIENCES: Minimum 5 years in industrial sector, with 2 years in quality field; professional experience in automotive industry preferred. Experience in supplier quality field is appreciated
Other skills that we would welcome:
- Teamwork spirit
- Analysis and synthesis skills, ability to propose solutions and take responsibilities, bear up to pressure, deal with suppliers Management
- Able to negotiate and convince, to manage meetings
- Perfect knowledge of approach and experience in new component development: supplier selection, Requirement definition, Advance Product Quality Planning, verification of production capacity, Initial Samples Control Reports validation, Production Part Approval Process; experience in Process Audit (qualified Auditor according to VDA 6.3 is appreciated)
- Knowledge and practice of quality tools: Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Statistical Process Control , Process capabilities, Pareto, problem solving methods (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, Fault Tree Analysis, experience capitalization, etc.)
- Knowledge of Quality Norm IATF 16949, Quality, Environmental and safety requirements
- Good knowledge of MS office suites
- Travel availability (30–50%)
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.
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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 Ride Dynamics business?
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Contribute to shaping the vehicles of tomorrow with your unique talents.
We are inviting you to take the next steps.
Let’s drive the future together.