The Company thyssenkrupp Presta de México is unique within the group, as it already operates three business units: Steering Column, Cold Forging, and Steering Gear. We are a great team and would be delighted to have you join us! **What We Expect** ----------------- **Objective:** * Manage quality, planning, development, coordination, and monitoring of all supplier activities for stamped parts—from supplier nomination through to series production start-up—in accordance with group guidelines and specific customer requirements, aiming to reduce quality costs attributable to low supplier performance. * Ensure successful program launches. * Manage the APQP process with external suppliers. * Ensure all new components meet specifications and that the supplier’s process is capable of delivering parts for series production. **Responsibilities:** * Responsible for project management and development of new external components—from nomination of the new project to the external supplier until component release for series production. * Ensure effective development interfaces among Purchasing, Project Leader, Quality Management, and the external supplier. * Manage and monitor the quality planning defined for the component’s supplier. Guarantee the supplier understands and implements tkP requirements via Process Readiness Audits (PRA). * Analyze and address quality issues related to external suppliers during the component development phase and implement appropriate measures for continuous improvement. * Develop potential suppliers. * Provide technical support to series production when required. * Ensure continuous improvement and management of our supplier base as the technical and quality representative in the manufacturing process of the relevant commodity. * Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality departments to support new program launches. * Conduct initial process validation and process readiness audits at the external supplier. * Continuous improvement of product and manufacturing processes. **Who We Are Looking For** -------------------- **Education:** Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field. **Experience:** 3 years of experience applying and implementing quality tools as a product and/or mechanical process specialist (stamping preferred). >5 years of experience in the automotive industry. Experience conducting supplier audits—VDA 6.3 audits preferred. **Languages:** Advanced English (minimum CEFR B2 level); German desirable. **Knowledge:** * Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) * Manufacturing Processes * Interpretation of Drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) * Quality Management with External Suppliers * Familiarity with Automotive Standards VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949 **Computer Programs:** * Microsoft Office * SAP – basic level * Intermediate Excel **Skills:** * Effective Communication * Analytical Thinking * Problem Solving * Assertiveness * Results Orientation **Special Requirements:** Ability to travel >30% within the NAFTA region. **Additional Information** ------------------------- Your safety is our top priority—that’s why you’ll work in a safe environment. * Benefits exceeding statutory requirements. * Professional development and growth opportunities. * Transportation assistance. * Life insurance. * And more. **Contact** ------------ Recruitment, Selection & Training Thyssenkrupp Presta de México, Calle Circuito Esteban de Antuñano No.1, Manzana 4 Parque Industrial Cd. Textil Puebla, Huejotzingo, Puebla, 74160, Mexico, www.thyssenkrupp.com **Engineering. Tomorrow. Together.**