Req ID Puchong, Malaysia Head of Supplier Development Engineering (Semiconductors) Location: Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia ZF Materials Management is seeking a new Head of Supplier Development for Semiconductors. Company Overview ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility. Your Role: Continue building up and develop global Supplier Development Organization for Semiconductors Drive KPIs for supplier performance measurements, regular monitoring and improvement of established KPIs Lead the supplier development team (ca. 25 people) in three regions (EU, US, APAC) and across different divisions Cross functional alignment of supplier/technology strategy with Engineering (Center of Competence Semiconductors) and Commodity Purchasing Support all new core developments in close collaboration with ZF's engineering Responsibility for supplier development in the sourcing process Develop best known methods to audit semiconductor supplier locations Develop and maintain ZF global best practice standard and serve as a "standard owner" for Semiconductor area of expertise Steer and drive continuous improvement plans at the supplier's manufacturing facilities to improve supplier performance / minimize risk Lead complex quality concerns from root cause analysis to definition of required corrective & preventive actions Manage the ZF's supplier readiness process, including supplier and parts risk assessments, pre-sourcing technical reviews, APQP and PPAP approval to ensure a successful launch of new products. Your Profile: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in semiconductors/electronics manufacturing, with excellent knowledge in quality management Working knowledge of AIAG core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC) Experience with SPC, FMEA, 8D methodology, Control Plan, MSA, DOE, process change management and problem-solving tools Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and able to use statistical analysis to challenge data Knowledge of IATF, VDA6.3 and AEC Q// (Automotive Standards) requirements Excellent verbal and written English language skills Experience of working within a global team Strong Leadership skills, self-motivated and able to work independently Willing to travel as needed Lead and work with cross functional teams across different time zones and willing to regularly participate in conference calls outside of working hours.
