Supplier Quality Management

Continental Group:

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Since starting its business in China in 1994, Continental serves all major OEMs across all vehicle segments. We also develop and produce materials, functional parts, components, and systems for railway, machinery, mining and other important industries. So far, Continental has expanded its presence in 23 production locations and 28 R&D centers, representing a workforce of around 17,600 in the country. Continental offers market specific solutions to the Chinese market.

ContiTech Group Sector:

ContiTech is one of the world's leading industry experts. Far beyond our roots as a rubber products manufacturer, we offer connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food industry and the furniture industry. As a group sector of Continental, ContiTech currently employs more than 40,000 people in 40 countries and regions and is active as a global industrial partner in Asia, Europe, North America and South America.

Collaboration in new customer projects, with dedicated responsibility for Supplier component quality

Use the appropriate SCR tools to manage the projects. 

Keep project documentation and project component trackers up to date. 

Support project team members with technical- and system knowledge

Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project in cooperation with the Project Team

Provide technical support for Maturity Evaluation and supplier risk assessment with the completion of SCR1

Leads Supplier Component Review process in coop with Advanced PUR and Project Management

Drives the quality planning (APQP) with supplier's in defined projects

Leads milestone review in cooperation with supplier (activities and due dates)

Leads the process approval (acc. To VDA 6.3.) and capacity analysis () based on process and capacities and follow up the action plans

Responsible for the consideration of agreements concerning Safe Launch as agreed in SCR and also for the follow-up based on the defined risk levels. 

Inspire people considering Continental's Leadership Philosophy (values-based & transformational)

Provide employees support and guidance in an increasingly complex and more dynamic working environment; build and maintain trust and foster our corporate Values; balance the needs of our customers, our company and our colleagues

Guide our company and its employees, especially through times of change; encourage innovation, inspire and develop people to realize their full potential, and foster learning

Act and compel colleagues to behave as ambassadors for Quality and Safety

Understand the importance of technical compliance and ensure the adherence thereof in daily business

Be dedicated to maximizing internal & external customer satisfaction by demonstrating ownership, dedication towards ensuring high-quality results and process-orientation 

Owning the quality of all outputs in the dedicated responsibility area as process member or process owner

Strive for "Zero Incidents" and "Zero Accidents" by demonstrating ownership and acting as a role model for a safe envirnoment

Bachelor`s degree (Master or equivalent preferred) with technical background, 

Certified VDA 6.3 auditor 

Minimum 5 years experience in (supplier) Quality Management and/or R&D, strong VDA-based background including Core Tools, language skills English for technical meetings, Demonstrated International communication and intercultural skills, Assertive communication technique

Good Microsoft Office skills, Good English in speaking and writing , Good quality management tools skills 

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Preferred participation in international teams and/or international projects, communication with international suppliers and customers

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