Sr Manager, Supplier Industrialization Engineering, Powertrain

Our Global Supplier Industrialization team enables the industrialization of innovative products in an extremely aggressive timeline across the globe. In this highly visible role, the Senior Supplier Industrialization Manager for Powertrain Systems recruits, develops, mentors, and leads a team of commodity Supplier Industrialization Engineers, Leads and Managers who are responsible for assuring the highest quality standards for our products. This position reports into to the Director-Head of Global Supplier Industrialization in the USA HQ and is the key internal interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and our Suppliers partners to develop ways to industrialize challenging designs while at the same time not sacrificing requirements for quality.

Candidate must be industrious, agile, ability wok in different time zones and able to travel across the globe (NA/Asia/EU/KSA) to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to guide up front design development as well as roll up your sleeves with suppliers to create new manufacturing methods and control strategies when necessary to achieve ambitious specifications and ensure a flawless execution during launch.

Candidate must have strong experience managing global teams and suppliers, be able to direct supplier industrialization activities of Automotive ADAS and PCBA Systems at the leadership level and have the capacity to contribute consistently and positively in a high-paced, fast-changing, and sometimes unpredictable environment.

You will:

• Develop, implement, and manage quality control initiatives and systems for powertrain components sourced from external suppliers (Battery cells, PCBAs, Castings, Plastics, Harnesses)
• Lead a team of quality engineers and specialists to conduct thorough audits, process validations, and improvement programs at supplier sites.
• Work closely with the procurement and engineering departments to define clear quality requirements for powertrain components.
• Monitor supplier performance, providing detailed reports and improvement strategies to senior management.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for any supplier-related issues impacting product quality or production schedules.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance with our quality standards and to foster continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements in powertrain engineering and quality control methods.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and industry standards for powertrain component manufacturing and procurement.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in quality engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in the automotive or electric vehicle industry.
• Extensive knowledge of powertrain systems and components, as well as their manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record of successful supplier management and quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar.
• Willingness to travel internationally to supplier sites as required.

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