DIR QUALITY

About the role

The Sr. Manager of Global Supplier Quality is responsible for developing the Supplier Quality strategy, policies, processes, and standards for the TE AD&M Business Unit. They will develop and implement global processes across the AD&M Business Unit to enhance Supplier Selection, Qualification, Development, and Monitoring Processes. They will partner with the Global Strategic Sourcing Team to deliver on Strategic Initiatives and work closely with Plant Quality teams to ensure harmonized processes are implemented and effective, serving the business and fully satisfying all applicable Regulatory Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of Supplier Quality Managers and Engineers – North America and EMEA based footprint.
• Manage supplier quality maintenance and continuous improvement activities.
• Achieve Supplier Performance KPIs through execution of strategy to action.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Supplier Quality for the AD&M BU, including procedure improvements, lead as a problem solver for complex issues, and go to person for interpretation issues with both Suppliers and Engineering.
• Engage in an end-to-end supplier development program that encompasses supplier selection, evaluation, and qualification for direct material suppliers working jointly with the cross-functional team led by strategic sourcing.
• Build a strong cross-functional relationship with Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to foster a spirit of supplier partnerships.
• Ensure compliance by Suppliers to TE AD&M standards through audits and on-site supplier engagements by his/her team.
• Drive Suppliers to be conform to AS9100 requirements in their Quality Management Systems.
• Jointly with the supplier development team, conduct new supplier evaluation, gap analysis, and gap closure.
• Support the commodity management on strategies to fill current and future supply base gaps.
• Work with Suppliers to ensure compliance to AS9145 (Advanced Product Quality Planning) to build quality into supplier production processes.
• Develop Supplier Quality team to improve problem-solving and relationships with suppliers.
• Enhance training and problem-solving skills within the team and promote in our supply base.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering is required. Master’s Degree is a plus.
• 12+ years of Supplier Quality & Development, Manufacturing or Engineering experience.
• Aerospace or Defense related industry experience required - specifically within supplier quality and development.
• Fluency in English (read, write and speak) - Spanish and/or French a plus.
• High level expertise in quality science skills – PFMEA, MSA, CPK, DOEs, and structured problem solving – PDCA, DMAIC, or Shainin Red X.
• Strong understanding of Molding, Stamping / Plating and Electronics commodities.
• Strong presence and influence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• This position requires 25%-50% travel.

Compensation

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $177,800- $255,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location).

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EEO, Including Disability/Vets

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