Supplier Quality Management (SQM)

Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

Job Description

• Coordination of Supplier Quality Activities with BA Plant Supplier Quality
• Interface Function to Group Sector Supplier Quality Management
• Coordination of the operational Supplier Quality Planning within the BA
• Coordination of Supplier Performance Management and Improvement (incl. Supplier Escalations)
• Drive improvement Projects with Plant Supplier Quality
• Definition of CT Supplier Quality Requirements
• Coordination/control/execution of CT Supplier Audit Management
• Control and coordination of CT Supplier Escalations
• Control/execution of Supplier Quality Planning (APQP & PPAP-tracking)
• Monitoring & Improvement of Supplier Quality Performance
• In collaboration with the respective Central SQM (coordinator of plant SQA)
  
  

Qualifications

• Technical Degree, e.g. in the field of Engineering, Production Technology,
• 5 years of Management experience preferably in Quality or Manufacturing
• 3 years of professional experience and methodological competence in the field of Quality Management
• Supplier communication experience
• At least 5 years experience in technical problem solving, customer requeriments application
• Strong leadership skills (team skills, conflict, management, networking)
• Experience with intercultural communication (eg. internally across locations, international customers, international suppliers).
  
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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