Overview
Fluidra is a multinational group listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange, and is a integral leader in the pool and wellness industry. Founded in 1969, Fluidra develops innovative products and services for the global residential and commercial pool market. Fluidra's mission is to create the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. Fluidra operates in more than 47 countries with more than 135 sales branches, more than 35 production centers, and strategically distributed logistics hubs supporting production and distribution. The team consists of more than 7,000 employees from over 45 countries.
Vacancy to cover paternity leave.
Responsibilities
- Execution of Corporate Quality Vision set by the EMEA Quality Director.
- Drive Quality initiatives at assigned Key Suppliers, improving Quality performance through effective problem solving and other Fluidra Quality tools and concepts.
- Implement, drive/manage Approved Vendor List including Supplier Qualification and Disqualification processes.
- Develop positive relationships and work closely with Sourcing Leaders to manage and implement Supplier/Engineering changes, New Product Introductions, and Product Transfers.
- Evaluation of Supplier Production Part Approval Process and First Article reports / submissions.
- Ownership of Supplier Quality Scorecard including key metrics, such as first pass yield, PPM defect rate, Supplier Quality plan engagement/effectiveness, and Corrective & Preventive Action dates to closure.
- Process and Systems Audits of key Suppliers ensuring Supplier compliance, and development of improvement plans where deficiencies are documented.
- Source Inspection of critical components to print / standard requirements at Sub-Tier Suppliers.
- Provide Advanced Quality Engineering support during new product introduction using APQP methodology or similar NPI/NPD models.
- Provide technical expertise to Customers / Suppliers in solving technical problems.
- Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives with key suppliers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Quality related discipline or equivalent experience in Advanced Customer Quality role.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Manufacturing, Quality, or Sourcing environment.
- Certified Quality Auditor or Quality Engineer preferred.
- Experience as an Auditor working with Supplier Quality Standards and Process Audits.
- Experience with 8D (RCCA) and/or AIAG Effective Problem Solving models.
- Experience using AIAG tools and concepts (Control Plan, PFMEA, MSA, Layered Process Audits, etc.).
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, electronics, and/or assembly; and how QC applies to these processes.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
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