Quality Specialist (SQA OtD Electronics)

Location Flora, USA

Pacesetting. Passionate. Together. HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this de facto group, HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated consolidated sales of € 6.3 billion in the fiscal year 2021/2022.

YOUR TASKS

Manage supply base to support HEC requirements for quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness. Coordinate supplier activity with HELLA Global Quality Office and appropriate HEC departments. Develop supplier operating and quality management systems, evaluate supplier supporting procedures, and train, coach and mentor suppliers to help them meet HELLA’s expectations.

1.Processing the purchase parts complaints (Q2) in accordance with procedures and
Instructions.
2.Initiating, coordinating and organizing the necessary sorting or rework in consultation with internal departments and suppliers.
3.Initiate and lead Q-alerts (coordinator).
4.Responsible to initiate ACL1 and ACL2 according to process.
5.Responsible to initiate and follow up Escalation Level 1 and Level 2.
6.Management of not conforming purchase parts and coordinate further actions (E.G., rework, sorting, return to vendor, scrap, etc.). Escalation to management level in case relevant quality risks which cannot be resolved by the supplier or by the Internal Factory team.
7.Coordinate the collection of related costs related to the supplier complaint (Q2) and process Debit Note including all documents (e.g., invoices, test reports, etc.) to supplier according to chargeback process. In case charges are not accepted by suppliers, Escalation to management level is needed and follow up.
8.Follow up supplier 8D reports, perform 8D evaluation and keep SAP (QM02) updated until claim closure.
9.Lead of Supplier Development programs (Escalation Process, High Impact Suppliers, etc.).
10.Release of PPAP/ISIR on purchase parts for Series Production (OtD) changes/notifications.
11.Responsible to follow up with IMDS Group in Hella Romania for updates required on purchase parts.
12.Plan, assign and ensure inspection criteria on purchase parts get in place at Incoming Inspection due to Customer requirements, Q2’s, Q-Alerts, ECM and any other need request needed to detect potential failures on materials.
13.Collect and analyze statistical data from suppliers as needed.
14.Collect material certifications from suppliers as needed.
15.Support to travel and be on site with Suppliers when is needed and approved by Mangement.
16.Performing training for problem solving methods (8D, 5why, Ishikawa, etc.) for suppliers.
17.Plan, conduct and follow up supplier audits (VDA 6.3) according to International Standards and Hella Norms & Procedures.
18.Must be familiar with all monthly KPI reporting functions pertinent to the SQE department.
19.Provide liaison with the Plymouth Office to help resolve supplier quality issues.
20.Complete the required training for the position (see Training Plan for Quality).
21.Strive for continuous improvement in performing job duties and responsibilities.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Skills and Experience:

1.Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Quality related field is preferred, or 3 to 5 years' experience in related field (Electronics, Automotive Industry).
2.Must have excellent communication skills with all levels of management and workforce.
3.Must be able to travel inside and outside USA.
4.Knowledge as Auditor (qualifications available).
5.Must have good report written skills.
6.Must have knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office programs.
7.Strong knowledge in APQP & Control Plan, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC.
8.Knowledge in GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
9.Knowledge in Project timings (Gantt charts).
10.Must be able to work in a team environment

Take the opportunity to reveal your potential within a global company that offers you the best possible conditions for progressing in your career.

Please send us your application through our careers portal, citing reference number req11834.

HELLA Electronics Corp., USA
Sherylynn Hostettler
1101 Vincennes Avenue
Flora, IL 62839
Phone: 6186624402