Job Description

Responsible for Supplier Quality's participation in the selection, management, development, problem solving, and assurance of defect-free performance of the direct material supplier chain. The objective of this work is to collaborate with the supplier and other resources at Atmus, leading the use of quality improvement tools and methods to achieve zero defects performance. This role also utilizes knowledge in manufacturing technology and product definition & function to achieve this outcome.

Responsibilities

Participates and / or leads Supplier Quality's participation in the supplier evaluation, selection, and strategic sourcing and development processes. Responsible for our most challenging supplier corrective action situations including containment, fault tree analysis / identification of assignable cause, root cause analysis, permanent corrective actions, and overall effectiveness of the problem-solving process. Ensures suppliers select and use and adapt quality tools effectively for their industry and our requirements, especially the Advanced Product Quality Planning process. Collaborates with and leads suppliers to understand and meet all product requirements including compliance with the Atmus Supplier Handbook. Oversees the supplier quality resources for our most challenging new product introduction and current products to reduce supplier related issues, improve process capabilities, and ensure timely project launches. Responsible for determining that all requirements are met by the supplier for our most challenging new or changed products and the execution of the Production Part Approval Processes and the Advanced Product Quality Planning processes, including elements of Early Supplier Engagement and Zero Defects Mentality, for related Value Package Change Request and medium to high risk Value Package Introduction projects. Leads the measurement of supplier quality performance according to established procedures and is responsible to drive appropriate improvements to meet established targets. Responsible to lead the continuous improvement activities with suppliers in their efforts to reduce defects. Utilizes Atmus product functional and manufacturing technology knowledge in the execution of their role with suppliers, and represents their assigned suppliers' technical processes and capabilities in internal technical discussions such as Drawing Quality Reviews, manufacturability reviews, etc.

Qualifications

College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.