As a Supplier Validation Engineer, you will ensure timely and flawless introduction of new parts and/or suppliers from qualification, capability & capacity assessment to production part approval process validation.Key responsibilities
Own the responsibility of production part approval process validation for all Bobst sites;Quality and technical assessment of new suppliers;Act as a recognized subject matter expert in the assigned technical field;Track NPI parts/resourcing projects from sample production until PPAP sign-off;Ensure PPAP documentation availability to all Bobst sites;Accountable for timely and flawless product relocation and substitution;Represents Supplier Performance Management team within NPI / PMO;Track and monitor First Time Right (FTR) indicators;Train Suppliers during qualification phase on Bobst standards (norms, manuals, etc...)
Key activities
Run initial supplier audit;Lead drawing reviews;Coordinate and answer to technical questions from suppliers;Interact with key decision makers in RD&E;Monitor and manage trial orders in coordination with Buyer;Review, approve, share and archive PPAP documentation;Ensure accuracy and improvement of FTR KPI;Ensure the relevance and homologation of every new parts for NPI (APQP)
Experience
Master degree in engineering or relevant technical experience in industry;3 years minimum of proven experience in Supplier Quality or Development positions.
Required skills
Strong technical acumenKnowledge of Quality tools: PPAP, MSA, SPC, APQP, FMEAData drivenProject leadership / Project managementGlobal mindset, teamwork spiritFluency in English, further language skills are an advantage
Join us – and grow with us.BOBST is an engineering company, pioneering intelligent solutions that shape the future of the packaging world. At BOBST, you make an impact on a global scale – through innovation and advanced technology. You grow by mastering challenges – in a team that strives for excellence. And you enjoy a culture of a family-run enterprise, where values are truly lived. With the combined forces of more than 6400 people and business activities in more than 50 countries, we are positioned as the innovation leader in our industry.#J-18808-Ljbffr