• Define the Quality Objectives Roadmap and obtain Quality Manager approval of targets. Lead a cross-functional team within the PLT to ensure that the objectives are met.
• Execute the elements of Supplier Advanced Quality Planning including the following elements: SAQP kick-off meeting, Supplier Process Sign-Off, review and approval of Supplier PPAP.
• Develop the Measurement System Analysis Plan for the program. Responsible to ensure that Gage studies are conducted on all gaging improve Gage R&R where data indicates
• Responsible for implementation of the Manufacturing Quality Systems for the prototype, pre-production, and production builds as defined in KAIS Quality System and/or specified on the Product Control Plan.
• Perform capability studies and document the results for all program characteristics, and ensure that Customer and internal requirements are met (or a written Customer deviation is obtained).
• Responsible for the color/appearance approval process from pre-grain to PPAP, including proper Customer submission paperwork, by either performing the required activities directly or coordinating the completion of these activities.
• Responsible to coordinate the preparation and on-time delivery of PPAP packages for submission and approval by the Customer.
• Responsible to coordinate the preparation and on time delivery of supplier quality deliverables including: Control Plans, Capability Plans, Capability Studies, Part layouts, Gage design, Gage R&R, PFMEA, DFMEA (if applicable). ISIR
• Ensure that appropriate statistical methods are utilized throughout the Product and Process Development process and deployed into the Control Plan.
• Ensure that Customer, internally identified, and supplier quality issues are resolved using the KAIS problem solving methods (3-D, 8-D, etc.)..
• Develop appropriate inspection plans and containment plans
• Responsible to conduct capability studies, and ensure that they are properly performed and documented for product changes affecting special characteristics, and that Customer and internal requirements are met (or a written Customer deviation is obtained).