Why Southco?
With over 70 years of engineering excellence and more than 3000 employees in 20 countries, Southco is a global leader for the manufacturing of engineered access solutions, products that you and thousands of others interact with every day. Our products form what we call “touch points”, such as locks, latches, fasteners, hinges, handles and many other products that serve virtually hundreds of industries worldwide.
Supplier Quality Engineer
This role is to ensure APQP activities are carried out, PPAP submissions are made and correct, support suppliers to enable the Southco service, quality, cost and reliability objectives are met and maintained. This role will be closely aligned with engineering and supply chain functions but will sit within the Quality team.
Supplier performance measurement and improvement activities are key functions of this role. Working closely with the vendors to ensure total cost of supply is managed effectively with a cost benefit to Southco.
Management of supplier quality and smooth integration to the business with no disruption to customers is essential for this role. Where local sources are undefined, work within Southco policy and compliance to secure a stable alternative to the current source.
This role will be responsible for SAP and BI reports, taking preventive and corrective actions, defining/ developing new processes, defining special characteristics of a product/ process, instructions to stop production/ shipment if any non- conformities are detected.
Requirements
- University degree in mechanical engineering or quality (preferred)
- 3-5 years’ experience with supplier development or supplier quality assurance. Expert in 1st tier automotive supplier quality requirements (PPAP, APQP, SPC, 8D).
- A clear and practical understanding of the use of quality improvement methodology such as SPC, Six Sigma, Poka-yoke, lean manufacturing etc
So why join us?
At Southco our employees are at the heart of what we do, we’re a family and strive to maintain our culture. By joining us you will benefit by:
- Globally competitive compensation
- Annual Bonus scheme
- Company car
- Pension match up to 10%
- Life assurance
- Wellness initiatives
- Private Healthcare
- Private Dentalcare
Southco employees enjoy an excellent work/life balance, globally competitive compensation, and global and local connections with colleagues from around world who share the same vision and passion. Being part of the Southco family means being part of a success story that spans for almost a century and is still being written by people just like you today.
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