Project Management
Drive component introduction within the customer and development projects Perform Risk Analysis & create risk mitigation plan along with Supplier, SQM P and project team.
Drive the risk mitigation plan over the PLC and initiate corrective actions (e.g. escalation) if the risk mitigation plan is not on track.                                                                                                                                                                  Supplier Selection
Identify missing or not up-to-date audits / GQA and request (re-)audit/completion if required from responsible SQM
Track and plan execution of SCR
Ensure in-time sourcing of feasible suppliers with decisions signed according signature rulesComponent Introduction
Plan, initiate and control failure prevention orientated, advanced quality management measures in the design/development phase for supplied parts
Plan, initiate, implement and control the appropriate supplier quality assurance measures along the complete process chain in the make/market phase for all supplied goods and services
Implement and control of quality improvement and development programs of suppliers
Prepare and execute visits and management meetings with suppliers
Troubleshooting for supplier problems and support Supplier Quality Management (SQM) Plants for escalation
Ensure in-time releases of new componentsPerformance & Reporting
Regular update of APQP Status via SupplyOn.
To feedback continuously APQP / PPAP status from SQM towards project team / engineering / SQM P
To feedback APQP / PPAP status from SQM towards customer on demandLessons Learned
Promote Lessons Learned within BA and SQM  (related to component introduction, component specification, supplier selection, technology experience, new business models )
Escalation Management Support Escalation management regarding SQM topics for cross-product family / customer cases