Supplier Quality Engineer 3
for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID etc.
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft.
First, About the role: combine the opening paragraph (German/English mix) and Job Overview and company description.
We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract text exactly as given, but we can clean up minor formatting.
Opening paragraph:
"Aufgaben Shape the future today. The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts."
Job Overview:
"his position is responsible for ensuring supplier readiness and quality performance during vehicle launches, model changes, engineering changes, and new product introductions. The Supplier Quality Engineer serves as the primary quality interface between suppliers, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, and procurement to ensure flawless launch execution, stable production, and achievement of quality targets from sourcing through Start of Production (SOP) and ramp-up stabilization."
Note: there's a typo "his position" maybe should be "This position". We'll keep as is.
Company description after benefits? Actually after "EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING" there is description of plant etc. That's more about benefits/company. We'll include that in Benefits section.
But also there is earlier: "The division Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products." That's substantive; we can include in About the role.
Thus About the role paragraph(s) will include:
- Opening paragraph
- Job Overview
- "The division Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products."
- Maybe also the sentence about EXCELLENT COMPENSATION? No, that's benefits.
Now Responsibilities: list of bullet points after "Responsibilities:" until before "Qualifikationen". Let's extract them:
"Lead supplier quality activities during new vehicle launches and engineering change implementations.
Assess supplier manufacturing readiness through project milestones and launch gates.
Evaluate process capability, process flow, PFMEA, control plans, and capacity studies.
Classify suppliers in terms of risk (ABC) and track accordingly.
Develop and maintain supplier launch readiness assessments.
Monitor launch-related KPIs and supplier risk status.
Coordinate supplier activities during prototype, trial, pre-series, and SOP phases.
Lead supplier escalation activities related to quality, delivery, or capacity risks.
Support plant build events and ensure supplier issue resolution.
Drive safe launch activities and containment strategies for critical components.
Track open supplier issues and ensure timely closure prior to launch milestones.
Manage PPAP/PPA submissions in accordance with Mercedes-Benz and VDA requirements.
Review dimensional, material, capability, and functional validation results.
Approve supplier readiness for SOP through quality gate reviews.
Establish and monitor supplier performance.
Analyze quality trends and initiate corrective actions.
Drive sustainable corrective and preventive actions utilizing 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, and other problem-solving methodologies.
Conduct supplier performance reviews and improvement workshops.
Conduct supplier process audits utilizing VDA 6.3 methodology.
Perform Run-at-Rate evaluations and manufacturing readiness assessments.
Verify implementation of lessons learned and best practices from previous launches.
Coordinate activities with Supplier Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Parts Quality Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing Operations, Launch Management Teams.
Provide regular launch status updates to management.
S upport escalation reviews and executive launch meetings.
Supports to improve products and/or processes with vendors and monitors effectiveness.
Supports analysis (e.g. noise, vibration) and collaborates on solutions with other departments and vendors
May support with projects relating to key tasks and duties.
Will perform other duties as assigned"
Note there are some formatting issues: "S upport" maybe "Support". We'll keep as is but maybe fix spacing? We should preserve substantive info; we can correct obvious typos? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Fixing typos could be considered altering detail? Might be okay to keep as is. But we can keep the text as given; it's okay.
Now Qualifications: after "Qualifikationen Qualifications:" we have:
"Bachelor's Degree in one or more of the following: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering or related Technical Field.
Minimum 5 years of automotive launch and supplier quality experience, including VDA-RGA."
Then "Knowledge & Skills:" list:
"Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP/PPA, VDA-RGA, FMEA, Control Plans, and Process Capability.
VDA 6.3 Certified Auditor.
Experience with VDA 6.3 Process Audits and VDA-RGA.
Ability to travel extensively to supplier locations internationally.
Knowledge of launch management and supplier industrialization processes.
Ability to assess manufacturing readiness and capacity risks.
Good knowledge of spoken and written Spanish.
Strong project management and organizational skills, excellent communication skills in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
Ability to lead supplier escalation meetings and task forces."
We'll put degree/experience under Qualifications (
- ...). Knowledge & Skills under Skills.
Now Benefits: we have "EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING" then description of plant etc. Then later benefits list in German.
Let's capture:
"EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV”) is a plant in Ladson, South Carolina that assembles Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian market under the brands Mercedes-Benz
for prose. We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID etc. We must output only HTML fragment. Let's craft. First, About the role: combine the opening paragraph (German/English mix) and Job Overview and company description. We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract text exactly as given, but we can clean up minor formatting. Opening paragraph: "Aufgaben Shape the future today. The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts." Job Overview: "his position is responsible for ensuring supplier readiness and quality performance during vehicle launches, model changes, engineering changes, and new product introductions. The Supplier Quality Engineer serves as the primary quality interface between suppliers, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, and procurement to ensure flawless launch execution, stable production, and achievement of quality targets from sourcing through Start of Production (SOP) and ramp-up stabilization." Note: there's a typo "his position" maybe should be "This position". We'll keep as is. Company description after benefits? Actually after "EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING" there is description of plant etc. That's more about benefits/company. We'll include that in Benefits section. But also there is earlier: "The division Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products." That's substantive; we can include in About the role. Thus About the role paragraph(s) will include: - Opening paragraph - Job Overview - "The division Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products." - Maybe also the sentence about EXCELLENT COMPENSATION? No, that's benefits. Now Responsibilities: list of bullet points after "Responsibilities:" until before "Qualifikationen". Let's extract them: "Lead supplier quality activities during new vehicle launches and engineering change implementations. Assess supplier manufacturing readiness through project milestones and launch gates. Evaluate process capability, process flow, PFMEA, control plans, and capacity studies. Classify suppliers in terms of risk (ABC) and track accordingly. Develop and maintain supplier launch readiness assessments. Monitor launch-related KPIs and supplier risk status. Coordinate supplier activities during prototype, trial, pre-series, and SOP phases. Lead supplier escalation activities related to quality, delivery, or capacity risks. Support plant build events and ensure supplier issue resolution. Drive safe launch activities and containment strategies for critical components. Track open supplier issues and ensure timely closure prior to launch milestones. Manage PPAP/PPA submissions in accordance with Mercedes-Benz and VDA requirements. Review dimensional, material, capability, and functional validation results. Approve supplier readiness for SOP through quality gate reviews. Establish and monitor supplier performance. Analyze quality trends and initiate corrective actions. Drive sustainable corrective and preventive actions utilizing 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, and other problem-solving methodologies. Conduct supplier performance reviews and improvement workshops. Conduct supplier process audits utilizing VDA 6.3 methodology. Perform Run-at-Rate evaluations and manufacturing readiness assessments. Verify implementation of lessons learned and best practices from previous launches. Coordinate activities with Supplier Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Parts Quality Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing Operations, Launch Management Teams. Provide regular launch status updates to management. S upport escalation reviews and executive launch meetings. Supports to improve products and/or processes with vendors and monitors effectiveness. Supports analysis (e.g. noise, vibration) and collaborates on solutions with other departments and vendors May support with projects relating to key tasks and duties. Will perform other duties as assigned" Note there are some formatting issues: "S upport" maybe "Support". We'll keep as is but maybe fix spacing? We should preserve substantive info; we can correct obvious typos? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Fixing typos could be considered altering detail? Might be okay to keep as is. But we can keep the text as given; it's okay. Now Qualifications: after "Qualifikationen Qualifications:" we have: "Bachelor's Degree in one or more of the following: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering or related Technical Field. Minimum 5 years of automotive launch and supplier quality experience, including VDA-RGA." Then "Knowledge & Skills:" list: "Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP/PPA, VDA-RGA, FMEA, Control Plans, and Process Capability. VDA 6.3 Certified Auditor. Experience with VDA 6.3 Process Audits and VDA-RGA. Ability to travel extensively to supplier locations internationally. Knowledge of launch management and supplier industrialization processes. Ability to assess manufacturing readiness and capacity risks. Good knowledge of spoken and written Spanish. Strong project management and organizational skills, excellent communication skills in cross-functional and multicultural environments. Ability to lead supplier escalation meetings and task forces." We'll put degree/experience under Qualifications (
- ...). Knowledge & Skills under Skills. Now Benefits: we have "EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING" then description of plant etc. Then later benefits list in German. Let's capture: "EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV”) is a plant in Ladson, South Carolina that assembles Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian market under the brands Mercedes-Benz