Supplier Quality Development Manager

The Supplier Quality Development Manager (SQDM) develops, implements, leads and drives supplier quality strategies for the supplier quality and development groups. SQDM provides local leadership in the implementation, execution and enforcement of commodity quality strategies in support of the business growth. The SQDM is responsible for managing a group of salaried and hourly direct reports. SQDM defines criteria for quality competitiveness evaluation for new manufacturing technologies, new products and new suppliers and secures highly competitive suppliers for the sourcing pipeline.Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Supplier Quality Strategy: Create, execute, communicate and maintain supplier quality strategy for commoditiesManage a team of direct reports to facilitate execution of supplier quality goals and objectivesCoordinates the Supplier Quality Managment Engineers (SQME) activities for New Product Development and/or changes related to current products.Create and implement Supplier Vetting Strategy, Supplier Capability Assessment, Supplier Selection (Pre-Sourcing) and Development Strategy, and Key Supplier Performance MetricsIn collaboration with Global Supply Management Manager and Quality Director, develop and implement supplier quality roadmapCreate and implement global commodity quality requirementsBenchmark suppliers on Best in Commodity production strategiesIdentify new technologies that support BorgWarner's growth and product leadership position in the market.Identify and develop Suppliers that meet and/or exceed BorgWarner long-term expectations that result in a differentiation in the marketplace. Create supplier quality vetting strategies:Develop process, and roadmaps for vetting process in respective commodityExecute and assess supplier capabilityExecute global quality assessment and Training of suppliers and BW SDEsTrack and communicate global commodity industry trends, manufacturing strategies, technology factors and opportunities in the global market place.Establish KPI to monitor supplier performance over mid and long-termMonitors supplier performance and coordinates visits to those domestic suppliers, US, Canada and MX, impacting both the efficiency and cost of scrap at the manufacturing sitesSupplier Quality Management:Center of Expertise for manufacturing process of the respective commodityDevelop model for compliance matrix and assess supplier’s competencies to assure quality competitiveness in pursuit of new business opportunities.Develop direct reports to lead supplier quality vetting and selection processWork closely with Global Commodity Manager and Engineering to improve Quality/Cost/TimeIdentify quality improvement opportunities. Support and drive continuous improvement programs at suppliers and within BorgWarnerEstablish and lead supplier technical site assessment. Coordinate and perform supplier process audits, corrective action audits, and quality assessment including new supplier assessments in cooperation with GCM and EngineeringParticipate and support key supplier sourcing processLead resolution of quality issues with suppliers as needed.Develop direct reports to coordinate cross functional technical problem resolution at or related to supplier.Serve as escalation role in complex supplier quality related issuesConduct supplier quality training at suppliers to meet BW requirementsDevelop and train local Supplier Development Engineers in the respective commodityKnowledge/SkillsWorking Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel Additional Information: Travel is occasionally required, up to 50-75% of the time.Business impact:Targeted Commodities: Electronics and Misc. Electronics, Forgings, Die-Castings, Stamping, Bearing and Bushings, Seals and Powdered MetalsSize of commodities: $250mn to $500mn per year.Targeted suppliers: 100 to 250 suppliers.Safety and Physical Requirements:All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding and complying with the safety policies and procedures.Wear PPE when appropriate in designated campus areas.Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs. on occasion.Key CompetenciesBusiness Acumen Process Management Interpersonal Savvy Organizational Agility Creativity Learning on the Fly Drive for ResultsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in engineering or technical field (e.g. Mechanical, Industrial, Production technology) with solid technical background7+ years of professional experience in Quality, Production, Logistics, Cost/Process PlanningStrong communication skills, team player, comprehensive thinking, management skills and highly flexibleCommodity experience required7+ years Supply Management experience working in Automotive Production environment preferredIncreasing responsibility in an automotive production environmentProven record in Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and Process Improvement initiativesDemonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing vendorsFluency in English and Foreign Language preferredExcellent Quality OrientationAbility to provide training, coaching and mentoring to mid-level SDE’sAbility to travel 50%-60% of the timeSix Sigma Black Belt preferredHigh level of discipline and work ethicStrong organizational, task management and prioritization skillsExcellent verbal and written communication, analytical and leadership skillsFluent in written and spoken EnglishVDA 6.3 Process auditor and knowledge of APQP, FMEA, Six Sigma, tools for process capability analysis and problem solving techniquesStrong MS-Office and project management methods skillsPrior experience in preparing and delivering information in presentation form to high level management (BorgWarner internal, suppliers and customers)Representing BorgWarner in high level meetings with external partnersAble to independently troubleshoot issues/concerns and determine course of actionWillingness to travel both foreign and domestic with high flexibilityProvide functional leadershipEEO Statement “BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.”Salary Range:$125,600 - $172,700Internal Use Only: SalaryGlobal Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. 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