* Reporting to Supplier Quality Manager
* Main Supplier Quality interface between the Supplier, Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Chain Management and the Comau Manufacturing facilities.
* Supplier Quality Engineer:
o Conduct supplier qualifications and requalification for new and existing suppliers.
o Support and Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues
o Support Project sourcing plans by coordinating with supply chain in order to define the supplier quality strategy for outsourced Comau product.
o Conduct supplier visits to verify design feasibility and define the final production process before manufacturing.
o Conduct supplier visits before a significant moment in manufacturing process to identify any misalignment against the sourcing plan and identify any open issues.
o Perform technical buy offs and ensure product acceptance before supplier shipment.
o Establish incoming material inspection criterial for Comau manufacturing facilities.
o On-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions
* Participate and/or lead the supplier development process with suppliers selected for continuous improvement.
* Execute and manage the implementation of Global, Regional and local Supplier Quality goals and initiatives.
* Perform Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) as required with external suppliers when applicable.
Use Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) were applicable for Comau Standard Products.
* Manage escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues
* Shop floor visits and lead reviews of current issues and identification of potential supplier quality issues.
* Communicate and deliver Supplier Quality department's vision to complement Comau's Quality vision
* Document current and future Supplier Quality expectations
* Lead the implementation of Supplier Quality KPIs throughout the plants and communication to appropriate departments