Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.
1.Supplier Development: 50%
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Category management – Work with and support Procurement’s strategy in establishing supply base that is capable to meet the requirement from various BU across entire company
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New Product Development – Early involvement to support the activities that are related to supplier and material
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Material Cost Saving – Support Procurement to develop 2nd source supplier and assure quality performance aligned with operation team
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On site audit – Risk assessments to new and current suppliers; work with supplier to develop capable and stable manufacturing processes
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Supplier risk management – Identify risk performed supplier, work with the affected supplier to develop and implement “get-well” plan, until supplier improve the performance
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Tiered supplier management & Supplier Engagement – Develop and build good relationship with strategic and preferred supplier
2.Robust Material Qualification: 40%
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Lead the technical review meeting with suppliers to make sure all potential requirement beyond drawing is identified, ensure clarity in drawings/specs and reviews with suppliers
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Establish robust material qualification process [e.g.; PPAP] to ensure all materials are properly qualified before release for production – New material and 2nd source new supplier part
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Material Qualification / PPAP review and approval [Before mass production] with timely completion and submission
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Speed up all these new projects ramp-up for safety launch without supplier incidents
3.Supplier quality and supplier performance management 10%
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Support and work with plant SQE to handle legacy quality or design problems related with suppliers
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Summary lesson learned from mass production supplier incidents
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Work with Procurement on supplier score card monitoring
1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in science and Technology;
2. Experience: 8+ years’ experience at least in manufacturing industry; Background is not limited. Process engineering, Supplier Quality, Development, Process Quality Engineering, Customer Quality will be preferred
3. Good knowledge of Production Techniques and Processes (Not limited on electrical /mechanical but Molding /Stamping/ plating/Casting/ Electronics component are preferred)
4. Good knowledge of Automotive-5-methods (APQP, FMEA, MSA, PPAP, SPC etc.), IATF16949. VDA certificate will be preferred.
5. Strong analytical skills, fact-based and data-driven for supplier direction and performance. Attentive to details.
6. Good Command of office software applications
7. Flexibility on working time for cross-region communication meeting
8. Proficient English - 75% minimum. Oral & written communication skills and ability to work with cross region people at all levels.
9. Work patiently and stably to face various internal and external challenges
At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.
