- Location
- Shanghai Site, China
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop supplier capabilities within fabrication and machining processes (welding, structures, CNC machining, finishing and assembly)
- Evaluate manufacturability and industrial readiness for new and transferred components
- Challenge and improve supplier manufacturing processes, focusing on quality, cost, and lead time
- Lead the supplier qualification and onboarding, including quality audits, development and improvement plans; formulate and implement annual supplier audit plans, and ensure the new supplier onboarding process is in line with Sandvik requirements.
- Responsible for new product qualification – ensure sample parts and manufacturing processes meet Sandvik requirements.
- Conduct/join process/product audits for existing bought-out parts (especially those subject to problem-solving actions/deviations) and support the claim handling process.
- Drive technical improvement projects at suppliers (yield, cycle time, scrap reduction, process stability)
- Support category sourcing by providing technical evaluation of suppliers’ fabrication and machining capabilities, including input to cost drivers; collaborate with suppliers to pursue cost optimization opportunities aligned with the sourcing strategy
- Proactively assess and manage quality risks within the supply chain; develop contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions, ensuring a resilient and reliable supplier network.
- Ensure the execution and timely completion of the supplier quality & development program, follow up on supplier performance.
- Jointly develop and implement category sourcing/supplier strategies to enhance supplier performance, product quality, and operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements; work closely with suppliers to implement best practices on quality and delivery improvement, cost optimization, and EHS/sustainability.
- Work closely with suppliers to implement quality related training programs, technology upgrades, and process improvements.
- Take care of personal EHS related tasks/safety in daily work according to company regulations and safety instructions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or company.
Skills
CNC
