GERENTE SUPPLIER QUALITY POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS/ELECTRICS (San José Chiapa, PUE, MX, 75012)

Descripción breve del puesto

The Subdivision Leader is responsible for strategically managing and developing the Quality Purchased Parts organization across Powertrain, Chassis, and Electrics/Electronics. This management position ensures supplier quality performance, robust component maturity, and long-term quality stability for all purchased parts within the assigned commodity groups. The role leads a team of engineers and specialists, drives cross-functional alignment, and represents Quality Purchased Parts toward suppliers and internal stakeholders at plant and corporate levels.

Posibles tareas dentro de este puesto

1. Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop a team of supplier quality engineers for PT/Chassis/E&E.
• Define quality strategies for new projects, series production, and supplier development.
• Ensure alignment with overall plant and global Quality Purchased Parts strategy.
• Act as key interface between central quality, engineering, procurement, production, and supplier networks.

2. Supplier Quality Management

• Oversee supplier qualification, advanced quality planning, and PPAP/PPF approvals.
• Ensure robust component maturity throughout development and into series production.
• Drive supplier performance improvement and escalate critical quality risks.
• Manage crisis situations, ensuring fast and sustainable problem resolution.

3. Operational Excellence

• Monitor KPIs (0-km defects, field failures, PPM, maturity levels).
• Ensure implementation of preventive quality methodologies (FMEA, control plans, SPC, etc.).
• Conduct or support process audits at suppliers (VDA 6.3 or equivalent).
• Safeguard production by resolving supply-related quality issues swiftly and sustainably.

4. Cross-functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Engineering to ensure product and process feasibility.
• Support Purchasing in supplier nomination decisions with quality risk assessments.
• Represent QPP in program reviews, launch activities, and executive meetings.
• Engage with global teams to share best practices and harmonize processes.

Requisitos del puesto

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in automotive quality, supplier management, or component development.
• Proven leadership experience (team lead, project lead, or comparable role).

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes for PT, Chassis, or E/E components.
• Strong understanding of quality tools:
  • APQP, PPAP/PPF, 8D, Ishikawa, FMEA, SPC, MSA
  • VDA 6.3 audit competence (certification preferred).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and related standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerance specifications, and technical documentation.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills (internal & external).
• Ability to drive decisions in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
• High resilience and structured problem-solving mindset.
• Strategic thinking combined with operational execution capability.

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Optional / Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers.
• Knowledge of electric powertrain, high‑voltage systems, ADAS/ECU components, or lightweight chassis technologies.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Experience in international manufacturing environments.

Habilidades

• Gestión de conflictos
• Formación de equipos
• Desarrollo de los empleados
• Responsabilidad
• Habilidades de comunicación
• Team dialogues
• Conducting employee appraisals
• Motivational Interviewing
• Compliance Management
• Cumplimiento normativo