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Description Secure time to market and quality to market for component introduction New Component Introduction in the area of Coverglass & Displays (working from spec definition with RnD team to component validation) - APQP Ensure all components are i Description Secure time to market and quality to market for component introduction New Component Introduction in the area of Coverglass & Displays (working from spec definition with RnD team to component validation) - APQP Ensure all components are introduced to project schedule and Product Life Cycle (PLC) requirements (Sourcing, SCR, FC, ME, PPAP/PSW...) APQP Management (Advanced Product Quality Planning) at category level (Red, Yellow, Green) in case of responsibility for component introduction Close management with plants of red projects and manage actions and mitigate risks Project leader (coach) for Supplier Improvement Program Deploy lessons learned / read across through the SQM Category Supplier quality assurance along the complete process chain Supplier release and technology release Drive and implement preferred supplier and component strategy Escalation Management Project Leader / Coach for Supplier Improvement Programs Implement the preferred supplier and component strategy Drive SQM Global Category quality strategy and improvement programs Implement Category Quality Requirements Implementation and control of appropriate supplier quality assurance measures along the complete process chain Drive Lessons learned & read across to avoid recurrencies at/and cross supplier Contribute to the supplier quality related report in the plant (KPI driven) Perform process audits as planned and scheduled Secure implementation and compliance to IATF and VDA standards Review Lessons learned & read across implementation at supplier Develop skills and competencies of the organization Close collaboration of SQM ASD/SQM CI/ SQM Plant/R&D/Operations (3F approach) for early frontloading activities for approval & manufacturing qualification to achieve seamless component introduction to manufacturability in plants with best optimized process capability/technology limits. Monitor and analyze category supplier quality performance (incidents, defect, ppm, 8D etc) Initiate and drive quality improvement on focused suppliers with clear KPI definition Enable lesson learnt sharing internal and external Quality risk analysis and mitigation Respond to escalation of quality and delivery Qualifications Degree in engineering (e.g. Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering) with minimum of 5 years experience in relevant industry. Good experience and knowledge about quality system (ISO/IATF16949, VDA6.3 ), tools and external communication Experience in utilization and application of advanced Quality Management Tools & Understanding of automotive practices such as (APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, PPAP, VDA6.3, IATF16949) Experience in supporting to perform Quality Audits (Process, System) Able to lead/facilitate process improvements and suppliers' development. Experience in working with international teams on quality, engineering, operation or supply chain Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with colleagues, departments inside and outside company. Understanding for different foreign cultures(NAFTA, ASIA, EUROPE) 20-30% business travel or work at suppliers sites 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 2021, Continental generated sales of 33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.