**DESCRIPTION** **Key Responsibilities:** + **Development of NPD Parts** : Lead the development of New Product Development (NPD) parts through a structured Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, adhering to program timelines. + **Design Quality Reviews** : Coordinate detailed design quality reviews with supplier technical teams and the product engineering team. + **Cross-Functional Collaboration** : Work in cross-functional teams, including Sourcing, Product Engineering (PE), and Supplier Teams, to complete project deliverables as per the Value Package Introduction (VPI) process. + **Source Release Activity** : Complete source release activities and ensure timely project launches. + **Supplier Corrective Actions** : Manage the supplier corrective action process, including containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for Field Issue Resolution Group (FIRG) issues reported during the VPI program. + **Quality Tools Utilization** : Ensure suppliers effectively use quality tools such as the Cummins Quality Management System (CQMS) database and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). + **Supplier Performance Measurement** : Measure supplier quality performance according to established procedures and drive improvements to meet targets. + **Continuous Improvement** : Facilitate continuous improvement activities to reduce defects using various Supplier Quality Improvement (SQI) tools. + **Training and Awareness** : Provide awareness and training on the CQMS database to suppliers. + **Product Requirements Compliance** : Work with suppliers to ensure all product requirements are met, including Parts Source Release(s), PPAP, and MQV management. + **Project Updates** : Prepare project updates on supplier part development and communicate timely with stakeholders. + **Plant and SQI Deliverables** : Collaborate closely with supplier and plant teams to meet plant and SQI deliverables. + **Quality System Compliance** : Ensure compliance with quality systems such as ISO/TS 16949 and deliver satisfactory product quality. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Competencies:** + **Action Oriented** : Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. + **Collaborates** : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. + **Communicates Effectively** : Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. + **Customer Focus** : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. + **Decision Quality** : Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. + **Manages Conflict** : Handling conflict situations effectively, with minimal noise. + **Resourcefulness** : Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently. + **Measurement Science** : Analyzing measurement processes to identify and quantify sources of measurement uncertainty relevant to applied measurement science. + **Quality Process Management** : Proficient application of quality tools and methods (e.g., APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, Capability studies, Process Audit, inspection, test) to ensure product, process, and service quality. + **Values Differences** : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. + **Laboratory Management** : Leading technical resources while managing the business aspects of a laboratory, ensuring compliance with certifications and accreditations. **Education, Licenses, Certifications:** + High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience. + This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Experience:** + Significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience. **Job** Quality **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** On-site **Job Type** Shop **ReqID** 2407858 **Relocation Package** Yes