Global Supplier Quality Lead

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

 

 

We are looking for:

 

The Global Supplier Quality Lead oversees the supplier Quality Engineering team as well as conduct supplier QE activity.  Responsibilities include development of the supplier quality oversight strategy and its execution; provide technical and project management oversight across the supply chain to improve supplier quality, reduce cost of poor quality and minimize quality risks.

 

 

We count on you for: 

 

• Collaborate with the GBU procurement team to identify and prioritize supplier quality improvement opportunities.
• Provide project management leadership to drive these improvement efforts and communicate to Sr. Leadership as required.
• Lead/facilitate APQP methods and techniques to ensure Customer key characteristics for a product/process are known and the corresponding process control variables are controlled.  This may extend to new or legacy products and processes.
• Provide leadership and oversight of RCCA’s to ensure the corrective actions are timely, robust and effective.
• Collaborate with Customer and GBU personnel to assess and manage changes that could negatively impact quality risk levels; demonstrate a “Quality as a Value” mindset & behavior.
• Actively lead and participate in supplier risk assessments and audits.  Ensure timely, effective audits and that findings are adequately addressed. 
• Position will handle ITAR and NIST controlled documentation along with Customer proprietary information.
   

 

You will bring: 

 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 5 years minimum working knowledge as a Quality Engineer (or equivalent) within an Aerospace, Automotive or Pharmaceutical industry
• Background in Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
• Personnel supervisory/leadership experience preferred
• Working knowledge of AS-9100Rev D/ISO-9000:2015 Aerospace Quality Management systems; familiarity with NADCAP certification process (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program)
• Experience working or auditing to ISO 14001 standards preferred
• Experience with APQP methods, tools and application desired
• Working knowledge of Composite/Adhesives Unit Operations
• Knowledge of Six Sigma tools – both lean and technical – including value stream mapping, 5S, process control and Measurement System Analysis or Gauge R&R
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis – statistical and inductive/deductive reasoning
• Working knowledge of DMAIC problem solving including 8D and FMEA methods
• Must have led internal audits and RCCA investigations
   

 

You will get:

 

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $133,600 to $167,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more weeks, of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

 

 

Additional information:

 

Travel expectations: Domestic: 20–30%; International: 10-20%

 

 

About Us:

 

This position requires a certain level of integrity, confidentiality, loyalty and trustworthiness as you will have access to Syensqo's most sensitive information or systems in the context of your mission. Please note that the selected person for this position will be required to undergo and meet company standards for vetting verifications and reference checks.

 

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer