Position Summary - State the principal purpose or function of the position.
- This position has direct responsibility to plan and execute APQP Quality program deliverables as defined GM and Adient Quality operating system - BOS and the program launch deliverables in PLUS Phase 2 thru 5.
- Management of Supplier APQP activities through delivery and approval of supplier PPAPs in alignment with Customer and SDT program timing.
- Report Monthly Program Status to Management of AQE/Program Deliverables.
Key Job Elements - Responsibilities and Accountabilities - List the primary duties, activities or responsibilities of the position. Rank in order of importance what is expected of the employee in the performance of the job.
Quality Program Lead within the SDT to ensure that Program deliverables are achieved at Key Program Gate events.
Responsible for the elements of Supplier Advanced Quality Planning Plus Phase 2 thru 5 including but not limited to the following: SAQP kick-off meeting, Process Sign-Off, Risk Analysis, line certification, Safe launch plans, and review and approval of Supplier PPAP.
Develop the Prototype, Pre-Production and Production Control Plans for the program and or approve the control plans of the supplier.
Develop the Measurement System Analysis Plan for the program. Responsible to ensure variable and attribute Gage studies are conducted on all gauging and improve Gage R&R where data indicates need. (R&R, Bias, Linearity, Stability)
Responsible for implementation of the Manufacturing Quality Systems for the prototype, pre-production, and production builds as defined in BOS / PLUS Phase 2-5 and/or specified on the Production Control Plan.
Responsible for completion of the inspection reports for components that are used for pre-production product builds.
Perform capability studies and document the results for program special characteristics and ensure that Customer and internal requirements are met (or a written Customer deviation is obtained).
Responsible for the color/appearance approval process (AAR) 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).
Utilize all applicable Customer-specific systems (e.g. GM SQMS).
Ensure that appropriate statistical methods are utilized throughout the Product and Process Development process and deployed into the Control Plan.
Responsible for completion of all other Customer-specific Advance Quality requirements.
Ensure that Customer, internally identified, and supplier quality issues are resolved using the appropriate problem-solving methods (Kepner-Tregoe, 8-D, DOE, 5 Why, Red X, etc.).
Develop appropriate inspection plans and containment plans for pre-launch builds thru 90 days Post SOP.
Ensure Customer Quality during Launch during Pre-Launch thru 90 days Post SOP
Audit Manufacturing during Launch in accordance with established Control Plans.
Conduct PFMEA/DFMEA Gap Analysis.
Perform job functions in accordance with set policies and procedures to ensure preservation of the Company Ethics and Quality Policy.
Support the comprehensive continuous improvement philosophy for all Adient disciplines.
Education - State the desired education or equivalent experience level.
