Aumovio

Automotive

CategorySQMEngineer

Shanghai, China FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Category SQM Engineer at Aumovio. Skills: Supplier Quality Management, Automotive Industry, VDA 6.3 audits, Quality Tools, Lean Manufacturing, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, Six Sigma, 8D management, SPC, Manufacturing processes, Metal forming, Forging, Forging assembly, Turning, Machining, Heat Treatment, Technical cleanliness, Marking / Traceability, AOI system, Functional testing, Assembly's technologies, Audit Management, MS Office, MS Project, Minitab, Visio. Lead and manage the day-to-day activiti”

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving of quality issues

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel in Domestic and International from working time

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor degree or above in Science and Engineering, QMC VDA6.3 certification is mandatory, At least 5 years of experience in SQM and/or in project management preferrably in automotive industry, Advanced English (Fluent, written and spoken)

Nice to Have

preferred metal material, metal forming, continuous improvement, quality assurance, industrial engineering, production, escalation management, Kubernetes a plus

What You'll Do.

Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Supplier Quality Function for Category supplier base in Asia

Maintain the Global Category Supplier Panel for the region aligned with the Purchasing Category Strategy

Support the Definition and implementation of category specific quality standards

Drive Lessons Learned & Read Across items to avoid recurrences at/and across suppliers

Perform and follow up VDA 6.3 audits with Suppliers

Assessment and introduction of potential new suppliers

Support Plant Supplier Quality in case of escalation for respective categories

Initiate and manage supplier improvement programs

Manage change management for running production components

Escalation Management on worldwide basis

Preparation and performing Management meetings with suppliers

Support the BA / Plant SQM Teams in activities such as Supplier Maturity Evaluation

Design review with R&D

Supplier Component Review

PPAP for components on the assigned category

Review of sourcing documentation and preparation for team decision

Urgent support oversea plant for problem solving of quality issues in Chinese suppliers on request

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Close cooperation with BA Supplier Management, Category Management, Business Area R&D and Purchasing; Support Plant Supplier Quality; Support the BA / Plant SQM Teams; Work effectively in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams; Experience in working & coordination of international teams on quality and project issues

Communication Scope

Presentation techniques; Negotiation techniques; Advanced English (Fluent, written and spoken); Technical discussions and negotiations with suppliers

Process & Methodology

Project Management, APQP, Run@rate, PPAP

Full Job Description

Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide. Responsible to lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Supplier Quality Function for Category supplier base in Asia. • Maintain the Global Category Supplier Panel for the region aligned with the Purchasing Category Strategy. • Support the Definition and implementation of category specific quality standards. • Drive Lessons Learned & Read Across items to avoid recurrences at/and across suppliers. • Perform and follow up VDA 6.3 audits with Suppliers, the assessment and introduction of potential new suppliers in close cooperation with BA Supplier Management, Category Management, Business Area R&D and Purchasing • Support Plant Supplier Quality in case of escalation for respective categories within the SQM organization, internally /externally as required. • Initiate and manage supplier improvement programs with Supplier’s top Management and change management for running production components. • Escalation Management on worldwide basis, Preparation and performing Management meetings with suppliers. e.g., Red Alerts • Support the BA / Plant SQM Teams in activities such as Supplier Maturity Evaluation, Design review with R&D, Supplier Component Review, Sourcing decision, APQP, Run@rate, PPAP for components on the assigned category. • Review of sourcing documentation and

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