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Currently we are looking to employ a Senior SQA Specialist on a maternity cover contract to join our Quality Dept. in Business Unit IMI 1 (location Botevgrad)

General purpose of the job:  

To organize and continue to improve the overall receiving inspection process and supplier quality assurance team/activities. Coordinate/Supervise the interaction with company suppliers in terms of Quality of components/materials delivered to our production lines.

Main responsibilities:

•     To plan and supervise the activities performed by the SQA Specialists/SQA Operators;
•     To organize and participate in the receiving inspection of raw materials and components;
•     To manage all procedures, document flow, and data on receiving inspection process and supplier evaluation process.
•     To plan and coordinate receiving inspection activities so that to ensure timely supply of components to production lines;
•     To coordinate the validation of the raw material with the project teams;
•     To organize and perform the initial approval of suppliers, their evaluation, and classification;
•     To be actively involved in the supplier validation process via approval of PPAP documentation.
•     To do process and product audits of suppliers and to participate in the regular evaluation of active suppliers; To coordinate IMI BG supplier evaluation on a six month basis.
•     To organize, if necessary, qualification testing of the received raw materials and components;
•     To prepare and present on a regular basis reports on receiving inspection results;                   
•     To analyze the non-conformities and delivered raw materials and components which could have a negative impact on the environment and suggest continuous improvement  actions;
•     To manage and maintain the Supplier QRQC zone;
•     To organize and manage the non-conforming components sorting center;
•     To supervise Supplier Quality Assurance Specialists when they prepare written claims to suppliers for non-conformity of materials/components and to request corrective actions by the supplier;
•     To coordinate the process of delivery of substitute components (in case of non-conformity) and to clarify details in terms of invoicing;

•     To update regularly the IMI BG approved vendor list including expiration dates of ISO certificates and responsible for SQID;
•     To be in charge of the SQA operators (receiving inspection operators) and to deliver regular and ad-hoc trainings to them;

Requirements:

•     Technical University Degree – Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science preferable;
•     Very good written and spoken English – correspondence with foreign suppliers;
•     Very good computer literacy – MS Office (Excel);
•     Knowledge on IATF 16949;
•     Excellent organization and communication skills;
•     Pro-active and able to work independently and deliver results without supervision;
•     Previous experience with supplier communication is a plus; 
•     Previous (automotive) industry exposure is most welcome;

Our offer:

•     Maternity cover employment contract with Integrated Micro-Electronics Bulgaria;
•     Working in a multinational team of experts;
•     Very good compensation package;
•     Company transport provided via shuttle cars.

Position: Project Leader (NCJD code: 1213-5046)/ Automation

Subordinate to: Automation and TSD Manager

In charge of (subordinate persons and departments): none

Deputize for: none

Deputize by: depends on line manager decision and judgment

Required personal and professional skills:

•     University degree (preferably Machine Building, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering);
•     Upper Intermediate Business English level according to company standards;
•     Very good PC literacy – MS Office, knowledge about 2D & 3D modeling software;
•     Familiar with machine design and build;
•     Previous experience in an industrial environment;
•     Good communication and negotiation skills;
•     Analytical thinking;
•     Flexibility, adaptability and high personal motivation to work;
•     Ready to travel in/outside the country on business trips

General Purpose of the Job: To perform general projects planning and follow up on existing Automation projects related to Toolshop production and standard equipment purchasing and delivery

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring and control of the projects as well as to be ready to provide full support in terms of satisfaction of customer needs;
•     To keep track of the active projects and assigned teams performance using a specific scheduling tool;
•     To be responsible for managing the delivery of materials and consumables for the projects;
•     To be actively involved in sourcing of suppliers/subcontracts; close interaction with suppliers/subcontractors;
•     To evaluate projects feasibility as well as production capacity; 
•     In charge of the internal coordination and communication with the client while implementing new dedicated machines or changes to already existing ones;
•     Responsible for the financial aspect of the project during all relevant stages of implementation;

•     Participate in the selection and implementation of new equipment, instruments and tools;
•     Coordinate with the Toolshop and Automation Manager decisions concerning financial aspects and process optimization;
•     Perform other tasks assigned by the line manager according with his/her competences;
•     To fulfill his/her working duties in accordance with the Company's policy, objectives and targets and quality standarts;
•     To be well informed of company’s quality and environmental policy and environmental standards;
•     To be familiar with Internal regulations and related procedures;

 Main Authorities:

•     To increase the level of personal skills and knowledge in accordance with Company training plans;
•     To request access to all documents and data necessary for successful job performance;
•     To interact with external organizations for the effective performance of his/ her duties.

 NOTE: The current job description is intended to provide a general description of the job rather than to specify the duties and tasks which the employee is supposed to perform. The duties, tasks and authorities are liable to changes.

JOB PURPOSE: Under the leadership of the Component Engineering Leader, to execute globally on the strategy for the assigned commodity in identifying qualified suppliers in supporting design projects of IMI including agreements/T&C and costing activity. Work on new RFQ, source for a competitive price, and manage supplier engagement on projects from development to NPI stage.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sourcing and Qualification of Suppliers

•     Able to identify and source the right supplier to support the company's design projects
•     Development of leading technology components roadmap, technology strategies, and Industry trends

Formal Value Study

•     Able to drive on the raw material price trend and cost breakdown for cost competitiveness and meeting customer target price requirement
•     Working on supplier consolidation in order for volume leverage
•     Able to lead the team in achieving the value study

Values-Based Behavior

•     Manifests, models, and encourages behavior consistent with the company's core values in order to create an orderly, safe, conducive, productive, and innovative workplace

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experiences

•     Graduate of any Engineering course
•     Min 2 years related work experience, preferably in Electronics Manufacturing Industry and/or in the industry of the commodity assigned

Specific Knowledge/Skills

•     Component Engineering background with Technical expertise in components and related process to Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, and Production
•     Strong initiative for self-learning and continuous improvement; ability to handle simultaneously occurring tasks/projects

Business Understanding

•     Possess supplier networks and know-how in managing the suppliers by KPI 
•     In-depth understanding of the material build-up, process requirement in understanding the cost modeling and downstream supplier chain
•     Working knowledge of pricing strategy - Price Benchmarking/Cost Modelling
•     With project management experience; NPI/RFQ supporting process, EMS business models, CFT organizational structure and functions

The Project Leader is subordinate to Business Unit Manager/ Project Director

Place of work: Botevgrad, Bulgaria

General Purpose of the Job: To organize the entire work to win, implement, follow up the execution of the project in the production, as well as to maintain the already implemented projects in the production during their life cycle, ensuring maximum profit at a minimum cost with a guaranteed quality and quantity according to the customers’ requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Manage the industrialization of new products and processes, process validation and documentation according to IMI APQP procedures;
•     Manage a cross-functional team in a matrix organization;
•     Accountable for the overall success of assigned projects;
•     Prepare Quotations;
•     Involved in optimization of manufacturing process performance;
•     Coordinate activities between Toolshop and Production (Trials, Repairs etc.)
•     Contact with the internal and external customers of Plastic Injection Department on technical and technological issues;
•     Liaise with suppliers and sub-suppliers;
•     Organize, control and lead the participants in the project, which he/ she is managing;
•     Support the communication within and out of the project team – with clients, BU Managers, other managers of functional departments etc.;
•     Responsible for the internal coordination and communication with the client while implementing new processes and products or changes to already existing ones;
•     Initiate and offer specific actions for the improvement of the profit from the products and decrease the cost price of their production;
•     Participate in the selection, requirement clarification and implementation of new equipment;
•     To coordinate with the Business Unit Manager/Project Director the decisions concerning the financial expenses exceeding the budget.

Required Personal and Professional Skills:

•     Technical University degree (preferably in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering);
•     Project Management tools proficiency (Gantt charts, risk analysis);
•     Experience and knowledge of the technological process and the products;
•     Ability to read drawings and identify critical quality characteristics;
•     Quality standards knowledge (preferable);
•     Good communication and presentation skills;
•     Strong analytical skills and interpretation of data;
•     Team player, result-oriented;
•     Flexibility, adaptability and high personal motivation to work;
•     Ability to set priorities and follow them;
•     Ability to work under pressure;
•     Experience in Plastic Injection Moulding and Tools development is a plus;
•     Knowledge of English at Upper Intermediate Business Level – written and spoken;
•     Second language (French/ German) is a plus;
•     Computer literacy - excellent Excel knowledge is a must

General Purpose of the Job:

•     Organize the activities for the Software team in Sofia, coordinated with the D&D Manager;
•     Give estimation for time and cost for the development of the SW for the projects;
•     Create SW specifications;
•     Define the architectural design for the incoming projects and assign the tasks among the SW designers;
•     Control the performance of the assigned tasks in the defined time frame;
•     Design and Develop software (firmware).

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Manage the Software design team;
•     Participate during the feasibility study of new products;
•     To work in relation with the customer at a technical and SW organization level, respecting project rules set by the Project Leader;
•     Give estimation for time and cost for the development of the SW for the projects;
•     Define the architectural design for the incoming projects and assign the tasks among the SW designers;
•     Control the performance of the assigned tasks for the SW designers in the defined time frame;
•     Lead the Software team to work in close collaboration with the Hardware Designers;
•     Give approval for the developed SW products;
•     Design and Develop SW respecting customer’s specifications and the development rules;
•     Creation and analysis of Software Requirements;
•     Software architectural and detailed design (Software model-driven development);
•     Unit and Software Integration Tests creation;
•     Establish and a follow-up plan to leverage the Software team if there is a technologic gap versus the D&D strategy, missing capabilities and how to align to strategy and when;
•     Establish and propose training plan for the SW team to the D&D Manager;
•     Follow up the Quality and Environmental Policy of the company.

Main Authorities:

•     Participate in the development of the technologic roadmap;
•     Propose implementation of new methods and techniques for continuous improvement of the current SW design process;
•     Spread the tasks among the assigned competent SW designers for the new projects;
•     To control the correct implementation of the Software activities in the department;
•     Receive all the information required for the execution of its tasks;
•     Improve its qualification according to the approved programs.

Requirements:

•     University degree in the area of Computer Systems, Electronics or Information Technologies;
•     Excellent knowledge of design and development processes ASPICE/ISO26262 with a specialty in software and system design;
•     Background in the field of design and development system management;
•     Experience in system and software design;
•     Expert level in embedded software design based on C/ C++ and Assembler programs;
•     Proven expertise in system architecture, software and hardware integration, test and industrialization;
•     Experience with CAN/LIN;
•     Experience with engineering tools such as bug tracking and source control systems;
•     Familiar with IBM Rational DOORS, IBM Rational Rhapsody, and IBM Rational Quality Manager.

•     Knowledge of the quality control systems;
•     Data analysis skills and decision making;

•     Excellent communication skills;
•     Knowledge of English at Upper Intermediate Business Level.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate shall be responsible for performing strategic sourcing for assigned commodity (e.g., active, passive, or PCB) to optimize and update the group component’s approved vendor list. S/he shall also be in charge of the following: 

•     Identifying internal constraints and external risks, cost analysis, strategic levers, and supplier market analysis
•     Negotiation of a defined range of commodities at a group level and be actively involved in recurring commercial negotiations either on a quarterly, annual or ad hoc basis
•     Defining group requirements regarding commodities under his/her scope of responsibility
•     Identifying and alerting management and Project Team of any actual or potential issues that would adversely impact project performance
•     Defining the group strategy with main suppliers under the supervision of the Senior Global Commodity Manager
•     Designing and implementing strategies to achieve cost reduction objectives

Requirements:

•     Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Engineering or equivalent
•     In-depth knowledge of the purchasing process for assigned commodity (e.g., active, passive, or PCB)
•     Minimum 2 years’ experience at a similar position
•     Proven negotiation skills and strong communication skills
•     Proficient in MS Office applications particularly MS Excel
•     Proficient in the English language
•     Willing to be based in Binan, Laguna