Job Description

Role Purpose & Value

This Role adds value by . . . 

Provide leadership and direction to suppliers to ensure compliance to GKN’s Supplier Standards, QCD (Quality, Cost, and Delivery) performance process requirements, AITF 16949 quality systems, AQP, and PPAP processes. Ensure KPIs are measured and managed and that results are reported. Collaborate with SQ community both Regional and Global. Lead CI/VAVE activities assigned. Lead APQP activities for Programs assigned.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Qualifications & Experience

•          Effective written and verbal communication skills
•          Formal problem-solving skills (5WHYs, 8D, fishbone, PPS, etc)
•          Experience with core quality tools, including SPC, APQP, and PPAP
•          University Degree in technical field or equivalent
•          Constantly develops own performance, focusing on speed and efficiency. Focused on continuous improvement and problem solving.

Essential Competencies

• Practical problem solving
  Lean Principles, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma training
  Understanding of GKN driveline products and processes  
  Ability to manage own time and meet deadline
  Problem Solving 
  Flexibility
  Synergies 
  APQP Process  
  Ability to communicate at all levels (Shop floor to Boardroom)
  Competence in Auditing (internal/external)
  Gauge, Design & Tolerancing (GDT)
  GKN STDs