Supplier Quality Leader

2 weeks ago


Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Full time

Job no:
**509810**
Work type:
**Full Time - Permanent**

**Location**:
**Gaydon, Warwickshire**
Categories:
**Quality**

Aston Martin is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our engines is a manifestation of the desire and collective spirit to create the most beautiful cars: the soul of Aston Martin made real.

JOB PURPOSE:
The Supplier Quality department plays a key role working closely with engineering and purchasing (commodity teams) in the selection and approval of suppliers and manage supplier quality requirements covering new part introduction, process development and sign off to support the successful launch of new vehicles. The Supplier Quality department also manages suppliers and quality for the complete life cycle of parts including supplier performance, problem solving, change management and continuous improvement.
- Lead, coach, support, and challenge suppliers to ensure the correct quality for the complete life cycle of delivered parts.
- Ensure efficient and timely introduction of parts working as a strong cross-functional commodity team.
- Commodity: Chassis

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Duties & Responsibilities:

- Strong supplier management and leadership throughout the life cycle of parts from supplier selection through part introduction, serial manufacture, and warranty.
- Technical ability within commodity and functional area for Chassis Product Parts & Suppliers that include knowledge of brake, suspension, wheels, tires & vehicle steering systems. Excellent process knowledge of precision machining, casting, welding, heat treatment, painting, surface coating of product and process assemblies.

Experienced in:

- Supplier Auditing for selection and continuous improvement purposes.
- Conducting supplier process control audits.
- Part and process development utilising tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, Measurement System Analysis, Value Stream Analysis, Control Plan & work instructions.
- New part introduction through APQP methods or equivalent.
- Managing suppliers to deliver PAPP in a timely manner.
- Supplier performance monitoring to drive continuous improvement.
- Drawing and CAD analysis and investigation.
- Measurement and data analysis (part and process).
- Utilising structured Problem-Solving and error proofing techniques to contain and resolve issues while leading suppliers to implement robust permanent corrective actions and resolution to prevent reoccurrence.
- Lead concern resolution across multiple suppliers to ensure robust timely closure.
- Strong understanding of customer and supplier relationships both internally and externally.
- Ability to adapt communication and influencing skills across a multi-cultural supplier base.
- Awareness of cost-effective travel and expenses.
- Ability to operate independently, demonstrating good judgement and drive to resolve issues.
- Proactive status updates when escalation is required and ability to report appropriately.

Management Breadth:

- Be the representative of Quality for Aston Martin within the supplier base through strong leadership, coaching and supporting engagement, at all levels including senior leadership.
- Drive and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve the company QCD objectives.
- Self-management. Prioritise your own time and activities across multiple suppliers and internal functions.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

- Proven experience of managing suppliers to deliver the quality requirements through the life cycle of a part.
- Knowledge of Quality tools and techniques.
- Experienced problem solver.
- The ability to self-manage and work under pressure to deliver and thrive in an ever-changing and dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional team meetings to define clear improvement action plans and close-out in a timely manner.
- High degree of numeracy and knowledge of statistical techniques.
- Excellent judgement and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Be able to lead, influence and support, to challenge in a positive attitude.
- Flexibility to work incremental hours at short notice, when necessary, to ensure that manufacturing and customer requirements can be achieved.
- Able to travel at short notice within the UK or worldwide to Suppliers and other Aston Martin sites.
- There will be a certain level of handling parts and assemblies for inspection and review at times during build phases and root cause analysis.

Belong at Aston Martin

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft, and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

Advertised**:27 Mar 2023 **GMT Daylight Time
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