The position provides value add by:
1 Travels to and meets on-site with Partner Product Suppliers.
2 Performs audits of suppliers to VDA 6.3, IATF16949, and ISO 9001requirements.
3 Trains/coaches partner product suppliers to meet automotive requirements, including DOE, zero defect mindset, problem solving and root cause analysis (5Y, Fishbone, etc.)
4 Works closely with Purchasing/Planning/Operations to address operational topics with suppliers – on time delivery, adequate capacity, etc.
5 Works closely with partner product suppliers on any quality issues. May be involved issuing corrective action requests. Coaches/assists in their containment, root cause analysis, systemic improvement, and follow up verification, as appropriate.
6 Ensures partner product suppliers have a robust continuous improvement process to drive yield improvements, scrap reduction, error proofing, investigate new failure modes, etc.
7 Makes MRB decisions on Vishay finished product, with input from Divisional Quality & Purchasing as appropriate.
8 Works with Divisional Quality & Engineering to recommend product changes, process changes, PCNs, raw material changes, etc., as needed to improve quality.
9 Provides input to or prepares performance reports.
10 Coordinates periodic business review meetings with suppliers & Divisional Purchasing & Quality.
11 Other duties as required.
Experience and skills requirement:
1 Minimum 10 year of related experience managing quality in the automotive industry.
2 VDA-certified auditor required.
3 IATF 16949 Lead Auditor.
4 Project management experience.
5 Lean manufacturing / six sigma black belt preferred.
6 Excellent communication skills.
7 Excellent English.
8 Statistical process control.
What We Do
Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech™ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com. Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally. Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today. It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer
