Supplier Quality Leader – Parts Quality – Interior, Exterior in Gaydon, Warwickshire

Aston Martin is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our engines is a manifestation of the desire and collective spirit to create the most beautiful cars: the soul of Aston Martin made real.

Job Purpose:

• Lead, coach, support, and challenge suppliers to ensure the correct quality for the complete life cycle of delivered parts.
• Ensure efficient and timely introduction of parts working as a strong cross-functional commodity team.
• Commodity: Exterior Trim: Covers exterior mouldings, exterior metal work.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strong supplier management throughout the life cycle of parts from supplier selection through part introduction, serial manufacture, and warranty.
• Technical ability within commodity and functional area.

Experienced in:

• Supplier Auditing for selection and continuous improvement purposes.
• Conducting supplier process control audits.
• Part and process development utilising tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, Measurement System Analysis, Value Stream Analysis, Control Plan & work instructions.
• New part introduction through APQP methods or equivalent.
• Managing suppliers to deliver PAPP in a timely manner.
• Supplier performance monitoring to drive continuous improvement.
• Drawing and CAD analysis and investigation.
• Measurement and data analysis (part and process).
• A strong record of accomplishment in problem solving through structured techniques and Quality Tools.
• Lead concern resolution across multiple suppliers to ensure robust timely closure.
• A key influencing member within commodity teams to deliver Quality.

Qualification & Experience:

• Proven experience of managing suppliers to deliver the quality requirements through the life cycle of a part
• Knowledge of Quality tools and techniques
• Experienced problem solver
• The ability to self-manage and work under pressure to deliver and thrive in an ever-changing and dynamic environment
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional team meetings to define clear improvement action plans and close-out in a timely manner.
• High degree of numeracy and knowledge of statistical techniques
• Degree in an engineering subject or equivalent.
• Member of appropriate professional body

Behaviours:

• Excellent judgement and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Be able to lead, influence and support, to challenge in a positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work incremental hours at short notice, when necessary, to ensure that manufacturing and customer requirements can be achieved.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.