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▪ JOB DESCRIPTION ▪
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JOB TITLE JOB FAMILY DATE

Supplier Quality Development Engineer PURCHASING 06/06/2021
MANAGER TITLE (solid line) FUNCTIONAL MANAGER TITLE (dotted line)
Supplier Quality Manager -
MISSION
In one or two sentences, outline the primary purpose(s) of this position within the organization

 The Supplier Quality Development Engineer (SQDE) is responsible to coordinate and monitor all
Supplier quality development activities from the prototype phase to the full PPAP (SOP + 6 months)
of the “free” purchased components (BOM) for its projects. By opposite the “directed” purchased
component is out of this perimeter.

Responsibilities & Activities

Outline the key areas of responsibility for this position, including the related activities and eventual authorities
Responsibilities & Activities
 Facilitate development of supplier to meet Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy requirements (cost, quality,
delivery, lean manufacturing, during supplier on site review, TS16949 (IATF 16949) evaluation, etc.)
 Development and implementation of Supplier On site Process Approval (SOPA/APQP)
 Manage supplier development activities to support VA/VE improvements in quality, cost, and delivery at
suppliers
 Manage the handover transfer for BOM components from Development to Plant production.

Sourcing phase
 Contribute to the Supplier choice by doing Risk assessment with CDE & PB prior to sourcing
 Ensure the availability of main Quality documents validated for sourcing (APQP planning from supplier,
Team Feasibility Commitment, Quality commodity checklist)
 Create PPAP request in Livesource linked to Sourcing committee decision
 Introduce and follow up the quality commodity checklist with the supplier.

Ensures the follow-up of the quality validation of the components in the development phase on its projects
 Participate to the kick offs meeting manage by purchasing department with suppliers
 Communicate to suppliers the Plastic Omnium Clean Energy System requests linked to APQP/ PPAP folder
during Quality Kick off as well as specific quality items (CSR, APQP, Requalification, TFC, QCCL…)
 Periodically reports the progress of PPAP including the risks linked to the non-compliance of Quality, Costs
and Deliveries requirements bases on project milestones (GRs)
 Raise development SNCR and follow actions plans associated. Lessons learned to be transversalize

Validate components of these projects

 Ensure with PB, QE, PAE, CDE that the suppliers know the documents listed inside norms and CTS and
has understood the content of this norms, CTS as well as CSR (customer specific request)
 Participate to the component drawing review.
 Alert purchasing department (PB, CB) and SDL in the event of significant deviations related to the
implementation of the quality tools planned in the supplier's APQP during his award.
 Perform process audits by measuring application and documentary deviations from PPAP folder and
ensure implementation action plans including effectiveness of actions.
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 Validate, distribute and archive PPAP files according to current rules

 Receive, validate and archive PPAP samples.

Monitors the status of the PPAP’s of his project

 Communication of a PPAP convergence plan in association with the PB to achieve Project PPAP milestone
 Reporting and escalation of risks associated with non- compliance versus project timing.

General and transversal other duties

 Support (but not lead) the plants in case of warranty issues (within SOP + 6 months)
 Participate with SDL and CDE on Quality Commodity Check List definition and review with suppliers before
sourcing.
 Report to the Supplier Development Leader (SDL) the problems encountered with the suppliers
 Report to Key users and Business Process Owner (BPO) all difficulties or improvement proposals.
 Must comply with all Plastic Omnium work rules, policies and procedures
 Must comply with all safety rules and regulations

 Activity will be performed in a team environment (Core Team + Extended Team) within self-determined
time constraints

Integrated Management System (IMS)

Outline the key responsibilities for this position in regards of Integrated Management System (Quality, Safety, Environment)
IMS Requirements
ALL
 In compliance with ISO9001 and IATF16949 quality standards, HS2E ISO 14001 (environment), ISO45001 (health
and safety) and ISO 50001 (energy) standards and customer requirements, the employee must comply
with the QHS2E rules of the site:
 Application of our standards: compliance with our internal procedures, use of controlled documents
 Is aware of the impact of his/her work on the achievement of the site's objectives and the satisfaction of
the end customer and understands the potential risks involved in not complying with standards
 Applies problem-solving methods and capitalises on feedback.
 The employee must be an actor and apply the site's QHS2E policies
 Continuous improvement of our processes
Quality
 Must know the specific customer requirements (i.e. CSR, Customer Specific Requirement) for the projects
assigned to them
 Must know and apply the 6 "quality basics" of PO CES division

Health Safety Environment and Energy (HS2E)

 The function is carried out in compliance with the HS2E provisions and rules established for his/her area
of responsibility. (LOTO, STOP 5...)
 Must know and apply the 6 "non-negotiables" of PO
 Occasional or permanent wearing of the various PPE for the position concerned.
 Reports and secures all dangerous situations or HS2E anomalies and intervenes if possible
 Ensures that HS2E aspects are taken into account in the design, purchase or modification of equipment.
Seeks the best solutions and technologies in terms of safety, ergonomics, energy savings, waste
emissions, etc.

Core team (PM, PAE, IE, QE, PB, Sales) in addition to the previous paragraph
 Knowledge of the specific requirements of the customers for whom he/she works, and respects them
and ensures that they are respected.
 Knowledge and use of the B2B customer portals for the functionalities required for his function

As a manager.
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
He/she ensures that his/her team is informed and trained on the Energy Quality, Safety and
Environment requirements and respects the related rules. He/she is responsible for the management of
the IMS processes in his/her area of responsibility.
MACO, regional management teams, plant managers:
 Within his/her area of responsibility, he/she demonstrates leadership and commitment to the IMS,
ensures that standards, processes, procedures and objectives are updated as required and deployed in
a timely manner within the organisation by providing the necessary resources.
 Leadership in promoting the use of the process approach and risk-based thinking in implementing the
integrated management system through its process.

ORGANIZATION

Supplier Quality
Supplier Quality
development
Manager
Engineer

POSITION KEY INTERFACES (internal and/or external)

Internal External
 CDEs / PAEs / MSDEs  Suppliers
 PBs / CBs / Supply Chain  External Laboratories
 QEs / PSQEs / Warranty / Metrology  Sorting companies

POSITION BACK UP
Fill in with back-up position titles only. Back-up should be indicated for positions in charge of customer orders treatment, supplier on-
time delivery, quality, production capacity, shared loading (multi-part station), lead time, inventory level, preventive maintenance, and
calibration are the ones to be provided with a back-up.

 Other SQDE or Supplier Quality Manager

KEY MEASURES & FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Indicate the Key Indicators used to measure the performance of the position and the financial metrics on which the role has got a
direct or indirect impact (budget, sales, …)
 PPAP on time (80% @ GR4)
 Handover process for GR5
 APQP process in place for each new critical component
 Process audit for each PPAP validation
 Safety awareness at suppliers
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PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Personal Background
 Bachelor's degree required (Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, Technical or Business)
 Minimum of 3 years of experience working at an automotive manufacturer or Tier I automotive within the
role of quality or engineering

Job Technical skills

 Hands on experience in APQP and PPAP recommended but willing to train
 Ability to read blueprints and knowledge of GD&T
 Gauging – Measurement Systems Analysis
 Statistical methodologies
 Strong problem solving, decision making and prioritization skills required
 Solid verbal and written communication skills required
 Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ – CQE) and/or Certified Quality Auditor (ASQ – CQA) and plus
 Demonstrated ability to successfully adapt quickly to multiple manufacturing environments
 Strategic thinker and strong participant in the development and execution of the purchasing strategy

Job Soft skills

 Strong problem solving capacity
 Decision making and prioritization skills
 Solid verbal and written communication
 Leadership
 Presence commanding respect
 Ability to motivate those not in their direct responsibility
 Ability to communicate with confidence expectations within all levels of an organization from CEO to
operator
 Work in a team environment within self-determined time constraints

To define the Soft Skills required for the job, please refer to PO General Competencies available on Topnet.
JOB DESCRIPTION APPROVAL
Manager name & title: Hatime Oukrid – Supplier Quality Manager

HR Manager name & title:

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT(optional, depends on local legal requirements)

Employee name :
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Annex : Plastic Omnium General Competencies 1/2

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8 GENERAL COMPETENCIES IMPACTING THE QUALITY OF WORK AND INTERACTIONS AT WORK.

EACH COMPETENCY IS ILLUSTRATED WITH 3 BEHAVIORS.

Listening
 Is an attentive and patient listener
 Asks questions to better understand thoughts and feelings of others
 Respects divergent points of view / willing to re-evaluate own point of view/Openly receives
feedback

Enthusiasm
 Has a positive outlook of the future, despite difficulties or tough situations
 Understands needs and motivations of others
 Gives meaning and purpose to projects and work in general

Team Spirit
 Puts the interest of the team before own interest
 Doesn't hold back information, provides others with the information they need for their jobs.
Give feedback
 Despite divergences, relates and cooperates well with peers and colleagues.

Perseverance
 Pursues everything with energy
 Doesn't give up easily, is resilient facing difficulties and failures
 Strives to do the best

Risk taking
 Generates new ideas
 Challenges the status quo
 Creates and implements needed changes

Networking
 Creates and participates in opportunities to know people that are important for his/her job and
for the company
 Entertains professional relationships internally and externally, participates in professional
networks and associations
 Knows who to contact to get advice, find solutions, influence decisions

Decision making
 Develops solutions that address problems
 Makes decisions timely, doesn't procrastinate
 Is comfortable deciding under uncertainty

Communication
 Delivers clear and easy to understand information
 Conveys ideas and information with enthusiasm and conviction
 Is comfortable communicating to different types of audiences, upwards and downwards
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Annex : Plastic Omnium General Competencies 2/2

3 KEY COMPETENCIES OF PEOPLE MANAGERS.
EACH COMPETENCY IS ILLUSTRATED WITH 3 BEHAVIORS.

Develops his/her collaborators in the above general competencies

 Supports team members in their professional development and helps them to build their career.
 Builds appropriate development plans.
 Anticipates and suggests options for mobility and succession planning in the PO Group.

Motivates his/her collaborators

 Knows well the members of the team (functional or hierarchical), identify their competencies and
capabilities in order to give them responsibilities that motivate them and supports the development of
their performance.

Attracts the best people

Enthusiastic and realistic about her/his job and professional environment, knows how to trigger the
willingness of current employees and potential candidates to join his/her team and/or Plastic Omnium.
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1. SCOPE OF APPLICATION & RESPONSIBILITIES

SCOPE OF APPLICATION

☐ Fuel Systems ☒ Division HQ ☒ Analysis center

☐ SCR Systems ☒ Plant ☒ Research center
☒ All Products ☒ Technical Center / Antenna ☒ SILS

☒ Others: All POAI sites and

products

SCOPE OF DISTRIBUTION

☒ Internal only ☐ Supplier ☐ OEM

☐ Restricted to: …….

2. DOCUMENT HISTORY

Process Owner/Leader
Version Revision description Date Contributors
Validation
V01E01 Creation 25/03/2016 C. Diniz C. Maire
Update to reorganize data and
to add the part “back-up
V02E01 21/11/2017 V. Lassalle C. Diversy
position” needed for IATF
compliance
Update indications on position
V02E02 27/02/2018 V. Lassalle C. Diversy
“back-up”
Update Responsibilities on
Integrated Management System

Update Responsibility and

V03E01 28/01/2020 M. Longhitano C. Diversy
Activity section

Update indications on PO
General Competencies