At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Job Overview
TE Connectivity's Supplier Development Teams find and develop suppliers to support the strategic sourcing organization in driving incremental performance in supplier quality, delivery, price and service. They teach new suppliers on how to work with TE (portal access, e-procurement tool usage, TE procedures, etc.). They extend TE Operational Advantage into the supply base to generate continuous improvement in the extended value stream, deliver incremental improvements through supplier development lead projects and achieve improvement targets specific for supplier development. They also help drive selection and development of the best total cost supply option in the region where the commodity or service is consumed. They keep abreast of emerging market options and inform the broader procurement organization of trends and new supply options.
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This role will be:
• Manage, mentor and coach the Supplier Quality engineering team for the north American region for ADM
• Will complete and validate corrective actions with suppliers.
• Will manage escalations on supplier quality issues for both internal and external customers.
• Manage and develop strategies to improve Supplier Quality.
• Support cross functional teams for customer satisfaction.
• Direct SQE team to perform risk assessments, source inspections and technical reviews for their suppliers.
• Prioritize Improvement activities and support SQE team to Assure corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Owner of FAI (First Article Inspection) and PPAP process for the NA region.
• Develop and implement training strategies to upskill teams for quality tools used in supplier development such as FMEA, 8D, etc.
• Support sites for compliance to AS9100D
• Communication to suppliers for supplier quality scorecard.
• Drive quarterly business reviews with suppliers focusing on review performance and implement improvement activities.
What your background should look like:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Operations or other related disciplines
• Must have been in leadership role for at least 5 years in manufacturing and operations.
• Must have handled direct reports in a leadership role.
• Strong Project, cross functional team communication, time and team management skills.
• Technically competent to interface with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Materials, Supply / Demand Management and Customers, as well as all levels within the Supplier's organization
• Proficient with MS-Office, Minitab, EQMS and SAP.
• Experience with Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development or Supply Chain fields
• Practical Problem Solving, 8D, 5 why, Fishbone and RCA tools
• Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt certified or willing to get certified
• Certified AS9100 Auditor or similar QMS.
• Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Production Part Approval Process is a plus
• Willingness to travel and interact proactively with TE manufacturing sites and suppliers (25%~50%)
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Competencies
Building Effective Teams
Managing and Measuring Work
Motivating Others
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $126,300 - $189,500 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets