1. Supplier Quality in PCP / Innovation Projects
1) Represent the Supplier Quality function directly or indirectly in Innovation projects based on the Product Creation Process (PCP).
2) Provide and timely execute the Supplier Quality Plan (SQP), including the conduction of preventive support for drawing reviews with suppliers and development.
3) Work closely with other departments such as innovation, purchasing, production and customization to address suppliers’ quality concerns.
2. Supplier Qualification and Process Release
1) Support supplier selection, evaluation, and release to ensure compliance with Belimo’s quality standards and applicable requirements.
2) Review and approve ISTR/PPAP submissions for new parts, and revision changes, including supplier documentation such as control plans, FMEA, process flow, inspection reports, and capability evidence.
3. Inspection and Measurement Strategy
1) Define incoming inspection strategy tailored to the component, process, supplier risk, and/or product family.
2) Clarify testability, measurement feasibility, and inspection concepts together with suppliers, Innovation, and internal inspection or metrology functions whereas required.
3) Support incoming goods inspection with supplier-quality expertise and documentation where needed.
4. Supplier Performance and Quality Issues
1) Monitor supplier quality performance and define measures to improve supplier quality performance.
2) Support supplier-related quality complaints by coordinating supplier root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and 8D follow-up within the defined quality case process.
5. Audits and Assessments
1) Plan, conduct, or support supplier process audits related to supplier qualification, production process release, supplier performance issues, or customer quality concerns.
2) Ensure audit findings and agreed corrective actions are documented, followed up, and verified in alignment with applicable audit governance.
6. Documentation, Training, and Continuous Improvement
1) Maintain accurate supplier quality records, include inspection and audit reports, supplier improvement plans, supplier quality agreements, corrective action plans, and PPAP documentation for purchased parts.
2) Provide training and/or guidance to both suppliers and in-house technicians related to Supplier’s quality standards and expectations.
3) Contribute to continuous improvement of supplier quality-related processes, procedures, templates, and standards.
