Defines, develops and implements Supply base strategies that drive improvements in supplier selection, development, and leverage across customer programs for quality improvements and cost savings.
Provides regular updates to Quality Engineering Manager on the execution of the strategy. Provides support for NPI activities by participation in the AQP process as required. Ensures that all production critical supplier issues are resolved in a timely manner, and corrective actions are implemented. Defines and develops the appropriate Inspection Plans and Inspection Methods, directs Receiving Inspection Auditors. Defines and develops the inspection processes via inspection aids and instruction guidelines. Ensuring ongoing site supplier evaluation is performed using information from Receiving Inspection, MRB, Customer Returns, SCAR database and liaison with customer work cells. Performance will be reported internally, to the supplier, and to the customer where applicable. Monitors and drives PPM issues with the supply base in addition to helping them achieve “Dock to Stock” certified with Jabil (in accordance to the vendor performance system). Reviews all supplier discrepancies. Coordinates and tracks the corrective/preventative action effort. Proactively communicate information or issues that may impact the product costs or manufacturability to all affected departments. Provides insight and assistance of implementing and maintaining Process Improvement and Optimization concentrating on proactive methodologies with the supply base. Leads SCAR – Supplier Corrective/Preventive Action process for problem resolution and continuous improvement, including critical analysis of supplier DOE, CPK, Gauge R&R studies. Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations. Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy. Site RoHS subject Matter Expert. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.