Supplier Quality Leader

Position Summary You will join the Supplier Quality Management Team, GSC International which is responsible for shaping & driving supplier quality performance, strategy, and transformations in line with Schneider Electric goals and objectives. Supplier Quality is of strategic importance to achieve CS&Q strategy of zero recalls and customer satisfaction. There is an ambition to enhance supplier quality standards, supplier evaluation and supplier strategy focussing on quality fundamentals. This position will be responsible to work in collaboration with plant quality, category management, procurement supplier leaders and industrialization teams We are looking to hire an experienced quality professional with deep understanding of the automotive quality standards, best practices, and thorough knowledge of IATF principles. We are looking for a highly passionate, motivated, visionary, and collaborative leader with the ability and experience to develop deep stakeholder relationships. Reporting to Regional Supplier Quality Director Roles & Responsibilities Defining standards for Best-in-class models for battery ( all types) Leader standard walk at suppliers, CTQ and CTP monitoring, Cpk analysis and Reverse FMEA etc Driving the elimination of high severity failure modes, reviewing, and upgrading the Poka-yoke, Jidoka and Statistical Process Controls Conducting supplier system, process, and technology audits in accordance with IATF guidelines and company standards. Special focus on battery Quality and technical processes Driving supplier improvement and development plans to meet standards and quality objectives Contribute to defining the supplier strategy Periodically conduct supplier quality health on basics and fundamentals Establish and evaluate the right level of PPAP quality and problem solving for parts Drive rigorous various activities at supplier viz. process controls, six sigma projects, KAIKAKU workshops, KAMISHIBAI, OBEYA and TQW at the supplier Manage plant escalations and new supplier audits Drive the e2e Quality of batteries at suppliers and facilitiate all the corrrective and preventive actions Main Interactions Global Purchasing Management Committee SQLs, Plant SQE CS&Q teams (Global, LoB/BU, Country/Zone/Operations, Clusters/Factories/DC, other GSC region, IPO, etc). Region Procurement Team Commodity Managers Regional Purchasing Managers Suppliers What qualifications will make you successful for this role? Certified IATF, VDA auditor (preferbaly but not necessarily) Certified Project Management Certified in advanced quality tools Certified in Six Sigma BB Certified or trained APQP and PPAP Trained in GD&T battery technology and processes expertise Experience 10 – 15 years in Supplier Quality lead role, preferred in battery processes and battery expertsie Thorough knowledge and hands on experience in Battery quality , UPS or battery operated products Graduate / Postgraduate in Mechanical or Industrial or Electronic Engineering Let us learn about you! Apply today. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. 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