IMI plc
IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

The Automation platform leverages deep automation technology and applications expertise to improve productivity, safety and sustainability for our customers, Industrial Automation operates across many important industry sectors and is a world leader in supporting customers with motion and fluid control technology.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through over 150 years of heritage.

Role Overview:

Develop suppliers and ensure that they meet the necessary business specifications in terms of quality and in accordance with corporate and Norgren Manufacturing de México policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement actions with the supplier to lead it to a rating within the acceptable parameters of the SAS (Supplier Assessment Survey) in the points that directly concern the quality management system; this includes the implementation of SPP (Supplier Partnership Program) tools and procedures. 
• Monitor the integration of components with developed or new suppliers through the coordination of actions between plant and supplier such as: a. Development of the APQP with suppliers and monitoring of the Project Program (timing):

                  Develop the Phase in-Phase out. 

                 Technical reviews (Supplier / Plant(s)). 

                  Is responsible for the prototyping and launch phases of new components and Management of the FAI and approval of the PPAP from external suppliers. 

                 Change Request Management. (CR).

                 Application of on-site audits with suppliers (SAS, CQI's and/or VDA 6.3). 

                Administración del Supplier Partnership Program (SPP).

• Generate, together with the areas involved, action plans for compliance with the performance indicators of suppliers (PPM's; OTD; DMR's),
• Execute and follow up on second-party audits in accordance with the "SPP" (Supplier Partnership Program) or in accordance with Norgren's audit plan.
• Is responsible for matching the specific requirements of customers with the Suppliers, in such a way that the customer's requirements for the sub-suppliers are met.
• Issue or update inspection reports necessary for the release of components.
• Keep the quality certificates of the suppliers updated in the quality certificate database and request the supplier when it is about to expire.
• Provide Supplier with the most current version of Norgren's SPM "Supplier Performance Manual", as well as ensure understanding and acceptance of it.
• Keep the information on the list of approved Suppliers up to date and request any additional requirements that may be required by the client.
• Issue the monthly performance scorecard of suppliers, notifying and requesting from suppliers with low performance action plans necessary to improve their performance. 
• Participate in the selection process for new or transfer suppliers. 

Critical Competencies for Success

• Bachelor´s degree in Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineer or similar
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a SQA, SDE, quality engineer/auditor with experience manufacturing or metalworking industry.
• Fluent English, able to establish business communication.
• Handling of conventional measuring equipment.
• Interpretation of plans (GD&T).
• Internal auditor most current version ISO 9001:2015
• Core tools latest version (APQP, MSA, SPC, PPAP, AMEF). 
•  Audit of CQI Special Processes (According to "Commodity")
• Problem-solving methodology.
• Root cause analysis tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, such as: plastic injection, casting (aluminum/zamac), machining, painting and assembly
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) Advance level
• Microsoft Project
• Minitab
• JDE

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.  

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.