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Project Manager - Supplier Spare Parts Quality Process

Full-time Not Applicable

Job Overview

Every component used in the production of prestige motor manufacture must meet strict standards to ensure reliability, safe driving and meet high client expectations. The role is to provide Aftersales spare parts quality management process support for key aspects of the suppliers Quality Management Team  

This will support supplier production relocation and  re-validation, also support all-time buy and new spare parts launch activities. The outcome is to ensure the manufacturers spare parts are delivered from suppliers to the defined OEM’s quality targets through established automotive industry processes. 

The role is to provide spare parts quality Management process support and identify critical supplier production risks, monitor and review control production processes. 

Principle requirements are to validate new supplier locations during a relocation activity, manage supplier all-time buy activities and to manage new spare part PPAP activities (new spare part activities will vary depending on OEM model launch programme). 

This service must be provided using sound automotive parts quality management methodology & practices and a working knowledge of Parts Quality management systems & processes used as specified by the OEM. 

The Role 

This role will be delivered from client offices in Goodwood, spare parts storage locations in Bognor Regis and on occasion at other locations in the UK & Europe when required. Travel will be part of the requirements to successfully fill this role. 

Supplier Relocations 

  • Direct communication with external suppliers 

  • Work with OEM stakeholders within project team (e.g. series Parts Quality management, purchasing, engineering) 

  • To use 'Relocation Checklist' document for day-to-day management 

  • Process series audits audit conducted at new location, actioned in iPQ system 

  • PPAP activity for new location, actioned in iPQ system 

  • Regular feedback on progress to OEM Parts Quality management 

  • Lead on initiatives, when required, by engaging appropriate stakeholders to gather requirements and support with problem solutions in the most effective and efficient way. 

All-Time-Buys 

  • Direct communication with external suppliers 

  • Work with BMW Group stakeholders within project team (e.g. series Parts Quality management, purchasing, engineering) 

  • Management of ATB activity following procedural document 

  • To use 'ATB Checklist' document for day-to-day management 

  • In-person visit at new location to oversee final run 

  • PPAP activity, actioned in iPQ system (if required) 

  • Regular feedback on progress to OEM Parts Quality management 

New Spare Part Launch 

  • Direct communication with external suppliers 

  • PPAP activity for new location, actioned in iPQ system 

  • PPAP requirements based in minimum VDA standards (including I MDS) 

  • Regular feedback on progress to OEM Parts Quality management 

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