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Maintain supply base within the category for category "Special Metals", focusing on forging assembly (FAS) and CQI processes ( e.g. heat treatment, welding)
Support supply base and technology issues for other metal categories ( stamping, casting, machining)
Responsibility for the availability of quality and technology capable suitable suppliers for specified products within the category
Plan, initiate, implement and control/track the effective supplier quality assurance measures along complete process chain
Release of suppliers for the respective supplier panle
Responsibility to drive supplier improvement programs and supplier coach activities within the category
Develop suppliers to fulfill the internal Continental Automotive requirements and external customer requirements
Preparation and performing management meetings with suppliers
Preparation and performing supplier visits, meetings and VDA6.3 audits (including introduction of new suppliers, locations and technologies)
Support for escalation topic (e.g. Red Alert)
Evaluation and ranking of the suppliers in terms of performance within the category
Negotiation of quality contracts
Fluent in english - both sploken and written
Dynamic person - willing to travel
Good communicational skills
Experience with Automotive Quality standards
Technical background - University
Extensive know-how in cold and hot forging, assemblies, heat treatment and wellding and secondary processes and su supplier technologies
Know-how on other metal production technologies required ( e.g. stamping, casting)
Auditor knowledge ( VDA6.3, ISO/TS 16949)
Quality skills ( e.g. 8D, Ishikawa, SPC)
Analytic approach, self assured, ability to work under pressure, ability to convince others, result orientation, decision making ability, willingness to take responsibility team, spirit, negotiation skills, high willingness to travel of Mechanics, Electromechanical or relevant
Driver License would be a plus
Pay for Performance Programs
Relocation Package
Personalized Development & Training Programs
Specific Trainings on the Job, on Site or in Worldwide Continental Locations
Flexible working time
System for Valuing improvement ideas
Health Management Programs & Medical Room Available on Site
Canteen & Discounts Available on SIte
Wellness & Sport Centers Discounts
Sport Competitions, Social Activities and Community Projects
With sales of around €33.3 billion in 2013, Continental is one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers. As a provider of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires, and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently employs around 182,000 people in 49 countries.
The Chassis & Safety Division develops and produces electronic and hydraulic brake and chassis control systems, sensors, driver assistance systems, airbag electronics and -sensorics, washer systems and electronic air suspension systems. Its core competence is the integration of active and passive driving safety into ContiGuard®.
The Powertrain Division integrates innovative and efficient system solutions for vehicle powertrains. The comprehensive range of products includes gasoline and diesel injection systems, engine management, transmission control, including sensors and actuators, as well as fuel-supply systems and components and systems for hybrid and electric drives.
Information management is at the very heart of the Interior Division, which provides a range of products that includes instrument clusters and multifunctional displays, control units, electronic car-entry systems, tire-monitoring systems, radios, multimedia and navigation systems, climate control systems, telematics solutions and cockpit modules and systems.