Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly capable Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Engineer with deep expertise in automotive electrical and electronic (E&E) systems to ensure supplier readiness, process capability, and sustained quality performance. You will drive technical sign-offs, support plant quality resolution, and work closely with suppliers to align on SMT Process, Traction Motor Process /Assembly expertise, System architecture requirements, and ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) process compliance.
This role requires both hands-on technical depth and strong cross-functional coordination to manage complex E&E commodity ( including ECUs, sensors, power electronics, and embedded systems, eAxle, Chargers)
Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Development & Technical Readiness
- Lead supplier technical assessments for electrical/electronic parts during sourcing and nomination phases.
- Support technical sign-off of supplier manufacturing processes, test capabilities, and product validation per design and architecture requirements.
- Ensure supplier design and development processes align with ASPICE and ISO 26262 (where applicable).
- Validate supplier software and hardware integration into overall system architecture in collaboration with system and design engineers.
- Participate in design reviews, D-FMEA, and S-FMEA reviews with suppliers.
Project & Launch Support
- Drive supplier readiness for new program launches, including PPAP, APQP milestones, and Run@Rate.
- Conduct process audits (VDA 6.3, IATF 16949), capability studies, and ensure compliance with automotive-specific standards (IPC, AEC-Q100/Q200, etc.).
- Review and approve supplier control plans, test reports, traceability systems, and component validation.
- Collaborate with system architects and software engineers to ensure seamless integration of supplier components into vehicle platforms.
Quality & Problem Resolution
- Be the first technical escalation point for plant quality concerns related to E&E components.
- Lead root cause analysis and 8D closure for supplier-related quality incidents in production and warranty.
- Monitor supplier performance via KPIs (PPM, first-time pass, OEE, audit scores) and implement improvement plans as needed.
- Ensure effective containment, corrective action, and recurrence prevention at the supplier end.
- Support requalification and revalidation activities due to engineering changes, process changes, or quality issues.
