Supplier Quality Manager
New supplier assessment and supplier audit. Engage in selection and evaluation activities of new potential suppliers and conduct onsite auditing of the supplier to assess quality and/or process related requirements. Audit supplier critical manufacturing & inspection processes, policies and procedures to ensure performance and quality standards conform to established Axon Quality requirements
Ensure New Product Introduction (NPI) takes place in accordance with criteria and inspection plans set up and managed by Axon Program Management, Design and Quality. Reviewing product validation with supplier NPI yield, Jira ticket, OQC, FAIR/PPAP, DFM/DFx, PFMEA and Quality control plan (QCP)
Working in close collaboration with our supplier partners, facilitate the development and maintenance of PFMEA to quantify supplier process risks and designing processes to prevent the production of defects. Effect robust assembly operations and manufacturing processes through manufacturability assessment and error-proofing methods to prevent operator errors
Assess supplier inspection capabilities onsite as needed (IQC/OQC/IPQC); Assist in generating appropriate inspection plans and evaluate any inspection and process capability studies provided by suppliers (Cpk, Ppk, Gage R&R)
Set up the quality goals and quality improvement projects, monitor the yield rate in suppliers and drive supplier to produce high quality parts consistently with yield improvement month to month
Continuously monitor supplier quality performance and facilitate periodic quality/business reviews to drive continual improvements in DPPM, NCMR’s and SCAR’s. Develop, implement, and monitor supplier quality improvement initiatives, including supplier performance management forums, supplier certification, process improvements, cost reduction, and continuing assessment and process audits of suppliers
Through Quality Control Planning, ensure Critical to Quality (CTQ) product characteristics and key process parameters within the supplier’s manufacturing processes are monitored for process capability and capable of repeatedly producing parts to specifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Material Engineering
Green/black belt, CMQ/OE, CQE and CSSBB certifications preferred
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