Supplier Development Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the supplier development opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for the Quality Function support which includes training, guidance, development, corrective action implementation and growth of suppliers??? Quality Systems and manufacturing processes.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Additional experience in Quality, and/or Continuous Improvement roles
• Bachelor Science in Engineering
• Strong experience working with China suppliers
• Demonstrated expertise of Lean Manufacturing, VSM, and TOC
• Demonstrated expertise of APQP, PPAP, Run@Rate
• Familiar with a range of materials and processes
• Awareness of suppliers and supply chain systems desirable
• Deep quality systems knowledge

I would like to submit my application for the supplier development opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to manufacturing personnel in the proper application of quality systems and tools.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Able to interpret/read drawings, prints, and specifications
• Excel, Minitab, PowerPoint, Calibration software
• Provides expertise in manufacturing processes critical to manufacturing at the client (Silicon growing, grinding, drilling, electro discharge machining, lapping, polishing, bonding, cleaning, and metrology)
• Manage and support suppliers to advance the state of the art for all applicable processes and equipment and to perform failure analyses on all supplied consumables, equipment, and products
• Project management of supplier new development effort (cradle to grave)
• Coordinates development activities with suppliers in developing products, equipment, and consumables to meet the client’s requirements
• Assists in supplier assessments (with emphasis on manufacturing capabilities and process control) of new and existing suppliers
• Performing quality engineering examinations and evaluations of the client suppliers

I am excited to be applying for the position of supplier development. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for expert knowledge regarding quality tools and methods (such as FMEA, RCA, Control Chart) to help to ensure quality of manufactured products.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Business acumen, strong communication and negotiation skills, Leadership, creativity, bilingual language skills (English and Spanish), presentation skills, patient, influencing skills
• Expertise in Supplier Quality Management
• Fundamental knowledge in manufacturing of passive and active electronics components and systems, such as capacitors, diodes, Mosfet, Opamp and application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), Base knowledge in Electronic car architecture
• Clear understanding of risk mitigation and usage of quality tools e.g FMEA, SPC, Experience in testing (like IPC 600, 610) , validation and Safe Launch activities on electronics components
• Quality background, auditor acc
• Demonstrates expertise across multiple commodities
• Develops solution to complex technical problems
• Working knowledge and application of quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO14001, TS19649, IATF16949)

Please consider me for the supplier development opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for coaching and technical support to suppliers for 8D problem solving, APQP as well as implementation of Lean and Six Sigma.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Require BE completed graduations on regular mode of education
• Great, structured problem solving and project management skills
• Technically competent to interface with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Materials, Supply / Demand Management all levels within the Supplier’s organization
• Fluent with Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous experience within aviation/aerospace manufacturing as an Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, or directly related engineering role focused on process improvement is preferred
• Previous experience and/or technical expertise with composites is highly preferred
• Have broad experience in Quality System auditing
• Experienced in Lean tools and Principles to drive continual improvement

I am excited to be applying for the position of supplier development. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for planning and implementation of quality procedures and systems, and provide technical direction of projects including application of statistical techniques and new design controls for products and material which are purchased.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Assist with supplier visits (domestic and international) to evaluate and manage new and existing suppliers, existing and new product development from a technical perspective, continuous improvement activities with supply base, and Supply chain team with long term development of suppliers
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the client Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate along with the application of Lean manufacturing concepts, including 5S
• Expert working knowledge of process control plans, SPC, FMEA, and industrial problem solution techniques, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma working knowledge is desirable
• Proven track record of delivering supplier development objectives an advantage
• Demonstrable evidence of results oriented behaviour
• Successful and demonstrable experience of facilitating improvement workshops or forums an advantage
• Experience on led projects within Purchasing or SCM areas within matrix / complex environment international / global
• Advanced Knowledge SCM standards processes and tools associated with supplier performance