**DESCRIPTION** GPP Database Link (https://cummins365.sharepoint.com/sites/CS38534/) **Job Summary:** + The Supplier Quality Program Lead creates value by leading the Supplier Quality function for New Product launches; partners with the Program core team to develop a Program strategy that can achieve Zero Defect performance and meet all customer requirements **Key Responsibilities:** + Build strong relationships as a key member of the project Core Team and work in close partnership with external suppliers in order to improve quality and Program outcomes. + Lead the cross-functional development of a program specific supplier quality strategy that is focused on meeting Program deliverables. + Identify and partner with global Supplier Quality Engineering resources that will support the Program from inception to launch; escalate gaps in Supplier Quality Engineering support that could impact meeting Program deliverables. + Deeply integrate with the Technical function and supporting Supplier Quality Engineers to understand if new product design sensitivities and/or technologies can be repeatedly manufactured by external suppliers. + Deeply integrate with the Purchasing function to co-develop Program Specific Sourcing Strategies that enable the Value Package Introduction (VPI) program to utilize suppliers that meet both quality and cost expectations. + Ensure the application of industry common Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes, Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) tools, and Cummins specialty tools to develop zero defect components within the external supply base; coach and mentor Supplier and Cummins professionals on how to improve effectiveness of APQP execution based on learnings from previous Program launches. + Facilitate and conduct external supplier audits in support of supplier selection, supplier risk mitigation, supplier readiness, and supplier performance improvement. + Partner with Category-oriented Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure robust resolution of externally supplied product quality or manufacturing quality issues; + Support, or lead root cause analysis, development of corrective actions, and verification of the effectiveness of corrective actions. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Competencies:** + Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. + Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. + Drives engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. + Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. + Auditing - Applying auditing skills and techniques and Quality Management Systems knowledge to effectively appraise a manufacturing process for quality and safety risks and non-conformances. + Business Acumen - Ability to integrate into the business decision making process by applying a relatable understanding of the industry, market conditions, shareholder expectations, business strategies, business value propositions, and key profitability levers. + Interpreting Technical Requirements - Applying knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles and Engineering Standards to correctly interpret the technical requirements of an engineering drawing; Applying knowledge to improve a product’s design for manufacturability and measurability. + Manufacturing Process Design - Applying knowledge of manufacturing technology (methods, techniques, tools, equipment, etc) to design a Zero Defect manufacturing process that can consistently meet technical and customer requirements. + Manufacturing Process Validation - Applying core Automotive tools (i.e. DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, Source Release and PPAP) to validate that a manufacturing process can consistently meet technical and customer requirements. + Problem Solving - Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; identifies the systemic root causes and ensures actions to prevent problem reoccurrence are implemented. + Quality Influence - Ability to recognize stakeholders, create a forum to professionally extract stakeholder perspectives, drive and engage in constructive conflict, and to influence outcomes in order to ensure Cummins makes a balanced decision inclusive of Quality priorities. + Statistical Foundations - Applies statistical tools and technique to influence decision making; leverages understanding of data collection methods, key statistics,graphical and analytical methods to describe process performance, gain insights and drive improvement action + Supplier Quality Project Planning and Execution - Applying Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) skills to develop and execute a quality plan that enables external suppliers to meet customer expectations; Requires facilitating communication and collaboration across cross-functional activities, when a program, initiative, or project concerns external suppliers. + Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. + Supplier Product Reliability - Ability to evaluate the supplier's product design, supplier's manufacturing process design and product validation process to ensure the supplier is capable to meet reliability expectations. **Education, Licenses, Certifications:** + College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject required + This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. **Experience:** + Preferably 7 years experience in a Manufacturing, Engineering or Program Management role in the automotive industry, or a similarly regulated industry. **QUALIFICATIONS** + With min. 2 yrs working experience on program management in engine or automobile related. + Working language: Engine **Job** Quality **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Remote **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2408959 **Relocation Package** No