Aerospace Supplier Quality Manager

It is the role of the AERO Supplier Quality Manager to direct, coach and manage a team of Supplier Quality Engineers on 3 different locations, Attleboro, Thousand Oaks & Tijuana-Otay. 

Leading and resolving component related quality issues, supporting daily supplier management activities, as well as managing the development and implementation of supplier quality related initiatives.

General Responsibilities
• Manage department performance on the suppliers assigned by reviewing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), while checking work, tracking progress, enforcing company policy, training and motivating employees
• Develop and communicate action plans
• Manage the implementation of supplier audits and visits for their responsible  suppliers
• Ensure corrective actions and continuous improvement plans are completed
• Develop, implement and complete supplier improvement plans with supplier’s upper management engagement
• Lead engineers on supplier-related problem solving
• Preparation of quality evaluations, trainings, and statistics in combination with different tools
• Lead the component supplier sourcing for new product development (NPD)
• Ensure Supplier Quality support is available for customer audits, visits, and evaluations.
• Participate in aligning the strategy with the Global Procurement department
• Manage the team of engineers

Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

• Manage department performance by reviewing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), while checking work, tracking progress, enforcing company policy, training and motivating employees.

• Champion individual and team efforts and aid in the development of professionals, to achieve individual leadership/accountability to company goals and objectives.

• Build and communicate action plans, manage them actively and establishes a routine reporting structure within the organization at all levels.

• Supports the team in correct application of the ST Supplier Selection Process, working with Purchasing to select and develop suppliers through regular assessment and plant visitations.  Lead and/or participate in proactive and early involvement initiatives.

• Respect the fundamentals of APQP/FAI to ensure the flawless launch of new products and the robust change of products already in serial production.

• Ensure permanent supplier efficiency analysis through monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) reviews, in conjunction with the Regional Supplier Quality Manager.

• Manage the implementation of supplier audits and visits for its corresponding suppliers assigned as well as process approvals, taking actions and controlling.

• Support the SQ Engineers on supplier-related problem solving by 8D's, to address non-conformance, delivery problems, warranty cases and/or other performance issues as necessary; drive containment activities, communicate with the relevant internal/external contacts and ensure timely closure and effectiveness.

• Direct contact of Sensata Customers in case of Supplier Non- performance or required Continuous Improvement activities as need it.

• Initiates, supports, tracks and close loop on supplier escalation cases and improvement plans. Supports and manages the supplier recovery/ de-escalation

• Support processing and disposition of supplier non-conformances and initiate supplier charge backs to recover costs associated with poor supplier performance.

• Develop and share Best Practices within the organization.

• Promotes and supports the Sensata Supplier Quality Manual [GSQM] within the supply base.

• Creation and review of Sensata’s procedures

• First contact for Department Managers or other functions on the 3 locations Attleboro, Thousand Oaks & Tijuana-Otay.

• Travel up to 20%, domestic and international

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

• Manufacturing experience in