SUMMARYInterfaces with development and supplier engineering to provide materials and components for company product manufacturing. Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis and manufacturing practices and quality standards are met. Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur.ACCOUNTABILITIES- Works closely with suppliers, sustaining groups and extended core team to ensure product productibility at the supplier- Identifies potential quality risks to the supply chain and assures capacity and continuity of supply for specific componets- Assists in excursion management through root cause analysis- Provides recommendations and risk assessments on new suppliers and new process technology- Responsible for sustaining activities, process activities and driving implementation and validation of improvement/corrective actions- Works with the supplier to develop and implement the quality management plan using industry tools and standards to drive quality improvements and initiatives- Responsible for specific commodity quality and and provides recommendation to Commodity Team for supplier selection- Supports activities and initiatives to include timely new product launching and stable ramp to ensure time to volume