Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Qualification & Auditing: Conduct technical and quality system audits (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100) of potential and existing mechanical suppliers to assess their manufacturing capability and capacity.
  

• APQP & PPAP Management: Lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) or First Article Inspection (FAI) for new or modified mechanical parts.
  

• Component Verification: Review and approve supplier control plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and inspection plans. Ensure Geometric Dimensions and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements are fully understood and met.
  

• Issue Resolution (...