Advanced Supply Quality Intern (ASQ)

Title: ASQ Intern                                                                                                      

Department: Quality                                                                                               

FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt                  

Pay Type:   Hourly

1. Objective of the Position: The area of focus would be learning and supporting Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)or the industrialization and part approval of supplier components.

Essential Accountabilities: the position incumbent ensures, that

• Facilitate technical reviews with potential suppliers to establish risk and feasibility
• Define risk related to suppliers and critical parts with the program team
• Perform risk assessments at suppliers (when necessary, with experts), define and follow up improvement activities and focus on high risk suppliers
• Transfers quality requirements to suppliers during kick-off meetings
• Perform regular supplier APQP reviews, define and follow up improvement activities& highlight issues to program management / Supply Chain Management / Engineering
• Perform, when necessary, supplier audits and monitor action plans for improvement
• Organize and perform supplier Run@Rate, follow up open points and report problems to management
• Monitor and track the supplier’s tooling and equipment timing
• Highlight immediately to program and functional management any issues that may seriously affect program deliverables
• Ensure implementation of error proofing solutions in the supplier’s processes
• Ensure supplier’s processes meet industry and Eberspaecher standards Monitor the progress of the supplier PPAP and ensure final submission quality level
• Agree boundary samples and failure catalogues with suppliers if applicable
• Manage supplier complaints during the program phase
• Manages supplier deviations during program phase
• Work closely with plant SQAs to hand-over suppliers after launch
• May audit supplier and provide supplier development. 

Requirement Profile:

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

• Student working towards a Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in field assigned.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel domestically by car.
• Must be diligent, hardworking, sincere and quick to pick thing up.
• The ability to take skills acquired in school and applies them in a professional setting. 

Technical Expertise:

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc. 
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
• Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
• Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts and ability to recommend process improvements. 

Methodical Competence:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly in situations containing a moderate to high level of stress. 
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Continuously improving skills. 
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Interpersonal Competence:

• Ability to be self-motivated and to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to effectively present information to internal customers, coworkers and management.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to work as a Team Member towards overall company objectives. Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings
• Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with dignity, respect and consideration.

Supervisory Competence:

• This position does not supervise other employees.

Working Conditions:

• This position involves working indoors ocassionall exposed to mechanical and hazards, fumes, irritants and high noise levels while in the plant. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

Physical Requirements:

Sits: Continuously 5.5 - 8 hours daily

Stands: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily

Walks: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Drive: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Lift/Carry 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Lift/Carry 20-50 lbs.: Never

Lift/Carry 50- over 100 lbs.: Never

Reach Above: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Bend/Stoop: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Use Hands for Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Use Hands for Manipulations: Continuously 5.5 - 8 hours daily

Stress Level of Job: Moderate