Supplier Development Engineer II

**We open up your world with every drive**The SQD Engineer will be the lead in new part number / tooling / check fixtures for assigned commodity, transfer of business away from troubled suppliers, and audit potential new suppliers.## Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities Are:* ... Plan and lead APQP and PPAP with suppliers and cross-functional Inalfa team in launches · Facilitate seamless tool and business transfers from underperforming suppliers to new · Represent Inalfa as subject matter expert in assigned commodity · Lead potential supplier evaluations by auditing to IATF 16949 and VDA standards · Lead internal and second-party system, process, and product audits · Manage issue escalations and corrective actions with suppliers · Coordinate component engineering changes affecting entire region or globally · Use advanced problem solving skills to resolve difficult problems · Strong GD&T, tool, and check fixture knowledge. Experience with check fixture design and build · Travel required up to 75% in Mexico, the United States and other countries · Interface professionally with Customers, Suppliers, Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, and Operations, and Third Party sorting companies · Follow up specific activities assigned by manager## What Do We Expect From You:* ... **Scholarship** Four-year Technical Degree, preferably Bachelors of Engineering in one of these areas: Mechanical, Mechatronics, Plastics, Ceramics, Rubber, or Electronics ASQ Certified Quality Technician, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred **Experience** 5 years in Automotive Quality minimum Broad experience with numerous commodities and processes in the Automotive Supply sector. Supplier Quality Tier 1 launch experience preferred, Second-Party Auditing experience, Lead Auditor credentials preferred **Knowledge and Skills Required*** AIAG Control Plan, PPAP, MSA, VDA and AIAG FMEA, SPC (Core Tools), AIAG CQI-19 Sub-supplier Management* AIAG CQI Process Requirements* Customer-Specific Requirements for GM, Ford, Stellantis, VW, Nissan, Honda, BMW, Mercedes* **LANGUAGE SKILLS** Fluid English. Have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Have the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Have the ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.* ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3* Tooling and check fixture design and approval, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing* PDCA and Six Sigma Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing* Software: MS Office, ERP Systems, Engineering Change Systems* Savings Fund.* Food Coupons.* Medical Insurance.* Life Insurance.Our Core Values are**One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.****WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT**## LocationNA Shared Services Center## Time TypeFull time## Contact PersonLucia Arechiga CarvajalInalfa Roof Systems creates exceptional in-vehicle experiences for people all over the world. Our goal is to be **the first-choice partner for the automotive industry** in roof systems and integrated technologies. “**We open up your world with every drive**” is both a promise and an ambition. It's at the heart of what we do. With our 5.500 colleagues in 14 locations worldwide, we enable all drivers and passengers to experience more fresh air and natural light, and have a greater connection to the outside world. We seamlessly integrate our technology to make driving easy and more enjoyable.**Ownership, One Inalfa, Ambition, Progress**Working at Inalfa means working in an international environment where you will have the opportunity to work with leading OEM’s in the automotive industry. We focus on working as a team and solving problems together. We will encourage you to grow and to develop yourself. Your work matters here and new ideas are always welcome We live by the motto “**we are in it to win it**” and are guided by our four values: Ownership, Ambition, Progress and One Inalfa.
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