Automotive SQM Category Engineer Plastics(PLA) - Sibiu Plant Quality Management

Check out your future responsibilities below:

• Responsible to launch new components for respective technology at suppliers
• Responsible for sourcing and Component Introduction (APQP).
• Execution of Maturity Evaluation and Supplier Component Review with potential suppliers being consider for new projects.
• Responsible to lead and drive Product Change Request.
• Define Category Strategy and maintain Supplier panel in cooperation with Category Purchasing to meet BAs’ business need.
• Responsible for new supplier, technology, and location release according to aligned strategy with category purchasing based on VDA 6.3
• Negotiate General Quality Agreement with the Suppliers
• Maintain and update Technology Release Matrix as quality Supplier Coach
• Execution of VDA 6.3 audits
• Develop suppliers to get familiar with Continental core processes, procedures, tools and systems, Category specific requirements and execute accordingly
• Lead and drive Supplier Development activities and Supplier Quality Improvement Programs (SQIP).
• Manage escalations worldwide within PLA category.
• Collect, evaluate, approve, and share Lessons Learned along the Supplier Base and SQM CAT, SQM Plant in regular basis.
• Track and validate Read Across implementation along supplier base.
• Provide category specific training to SQM community.
• Perform BASE evaluation in yearly basis 
• Validate/approve new products launch at suppliers

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers in different Management Levels.
• Very good English skills (written/spoken)
• Systematic thinking and open-minded
• Problem-solving skills
• High level of ownership, Self-driven and with eagerness to learn
• Able to work independently and travel frequently (around 50%)
• Willing and capable to work with different cultures

Desirable Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial/electrical/mechanical engineering or related
• Experience in automotive, and in quality management/supplier quality
• Rich experience of quality systems e.g. IATF16949, VDA6.3, quality tools such as FMEA, 8D Methodology, Ishikawa/5 Why APQP/PPAP. Certified process auditor (m/f/diverse) (VDA 6.3) is a desired.
• Preferably, knowledge in plastic molding, optical parts, and its sub-processes e.g., painting, chroming, welding, and assembly.

Compensation & Benefits: 

Work Time Flexibility 

• Mobile work  
• Flexible working hours 

Health & well-being 

• Facilities within Aria Clinic in Sibiu and Sport classes dedicated to Continental employees 
• 7Card 

Financial benefits 

• System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas 
• Meal vouchers 

Take advantage of being in our location 

• Kindergarten on Site (partial subvention, dedicated to Continental employees’ children) 
• Restaurant and Coffee Corner on Site: daily discount, live cooking, international cuisine & outdoor terrace 
• Regina Maria Medical Policlinic on site (benefit extended to Continental employees’ families) 

Invest in your development 

• Learn anywhere, anytime, by any device concept, covering online and offline trainings on job specific content 
• In depth induction program 
• Mentoring programs 

Many other benefits to enjoy after work (in partnership with Benefits Online, > 2.000 offers, >800 partners) 

• Career Path: 
• Career path of choice to support Technical, Leadership or Project Management aspirations 
• Personalized learning perks including digital courses 
• Ground-breaking projects in Automotive and Tech 
• Private Academic Scholarships (Bachelor/Master/PhD) 

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

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