Supplier Quality Manager – Americas

Role Overview: The Supplier Quality Performance Manager ensures that products or services are purchased from a network of suppliers that meet the technical and contractual requirements in terms of costs, quality and deadlines of the Group and its clients. He/she contributes to the definition and implementation of the purchasing strategy of the Americas branch. Functional Reporting to: Internal: Quality Managers: for quality issues related to the Purchasing process and for departmental and management meetings Site Directors: for quality crises impacting operations Site Quality and Industrialization Manager: for quality crises impacting operations, on-site supplier quality resource issues, budgets, etc. Purchasing Managers: for Purchasing strategy, for quality issues related to the Purchasing process (quality crises, procedures, etc.), for departmental and management meetings Program Managers: for quality crises impacting programs under development/operations Supply Chain Managers: for quality crises impacting operations and supply chain risk management External: Suppliers: for cross-functional quality issues and those requiring escalation to the supplier Quality Organizations: for all issues related to supplier quality and for the improvement process (Qualifas, SPACE, ASD Cert, etc.), and to respond to audits by certification bodies. Mission: Supplier Quality Management: Functionally manage the subsidiaries' Supplier Quality employees Overall manage the Americas division's Supplier Quality activities Drive RCCA actions for Non Quality issues Lead the supplier monitoring process: Manage the supplier panel monitoring and audit plan with each employee Define and implement indicators to measure compliance with monitoring procedures and performance tracking Ensure the reliability and adherence to supplier progress plans Participate in the continuous improvement of the Purchasing Quality process: Participate in internal, customer, or authority audits and manage improvement action plans Produce benchmarks and monitor business improvement Monitor and adapt to changes in regulatory or customer requirements Manage the supplier risk management process: Define and maintain supplier risk management methods and tools Lead the supplier risk management process; Adapt Supplier Quality development resources according to the needs of new programs Formalize and maintain Purchasing quality processes Communicate/report internally (management, program, etc.) on Quality activities with suppliers and any bottlenecks or quality crises Provide support to employees with suppliers (quality management, operations management) if necessary Communicate and represent the Group within third-party organizations or Customers in the area of Supply Chain Quality Contribute to the Purchasing strategy by participating in the supplier selection process, supplier panel management, and the Purchasing and Quality budget. Mission: Manage Your Team: The Supplier Quality Manager carries out their responsibilities with the support of a team of employees in functional and hierarchical management. The team will consist of direct reports and functional links to Supplier Quality Engineers at each site. LEAD Sets objectives and ensures employee buy-in. Unites and mobilizes their team in a climate of trust. Coordinates the various stakeholders to achieve the defined objectives. Monitors and ensures compliance with the company's rules (health and safety, internal regulations, working hours, etc.). ORGANIZE AND PLAN Organizes, manages, and monitors the daily work of their employee(s) based on the priorities and workload of their department/division. COMMUNICATE Communicates regularly with their team to improve performance, and supports the company's strategy and decisions. DELEGATE Transfers one or more activities with the aim of developing employees' skills. Implements actions to monitor their delegations. DECIDE Makes the most appropriate decisions based on the issues and resolves in emergency situations. Ensures that managerial decisions are implemented. DEVELOP EMPLOYEES Evaluates and analyzes, objectively, clearly, and frankly, for their employee(s), individual performance, strengths, and areas for development, in light of the actions taken, with a focus on individual and collective progress. Ensures the ongoing development of their employee(s)' skills. INNOVATE AND LEAD CHANGE Proposes and/or implements changes to their team's organization and processes to best meet customer requirements (internal and external) and the company's strategy. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field. Minimum 7 years of experience in quality assurance within the aerospace or precision manufacturing sector. Strong working knowledge of aerospace standards such as AS9100, NADCAP, FAA/EASA regulatory requirements. Preferred - Certified Lead Auditor (e.g., ISO 9001/AS9100) Experience conducting cross-functional and multi-site audits Proven track record of driving corrective actions and working with site leadership to resolve issues Preferred - Six Sigma Green Belt or higher Preferred - Experience with electronic QMS/audit management systems Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and MSA processes Office suite: Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word Management/Leadership skills: Experienced: Team leadership in hierarchical and functional relationships Operational efficiency Quality improvement tool proficiency Lean experience People development Change management Contributing to a strategic vision Key Competencies: Excellent English skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; able to lead without direct authority. Exceptional organization and prioritization skills. Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret data and assess systemic risks. Strong verbal and written communication; able to present findings to all levels of the organization. High integrity and objectivity in evaluating compliance and performance.

Location: Hermosillo, Sonora, MX

Posted Date: 11/10/2025