Primary responsibilities:- assure that our suppliers understand our quality requirements.- lead the incoming quality control inspection process for bulk materials and containers. Develop appropriate metrics, monitor, and improve the process.- maintain the appropriate documents and files to align with the site qms, iso 9001 and iatf 16949 standards.- function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, operations and suppliers to resolve supplier quality & technical issues and to provide technical support- issue supplier corrective action requests and engage with suppliers to improve their quality.- audit our suppliers when appropriate.- work within the site qms and improve where necessary.- participate in the site iso 9001 and iatf16949 internal audits, identify and address improvement opportunities.- effectively use iso 9001 and iatf 16949 core quality tools and continuous improvement methodologies.minimum requirements:- chemical engineer or coatings industry experience.- experience in an automotive quality assurance environment.- experience with supplier quality management.- strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.- excellent verbal and written communication skills.- able to work efficiently in a team environment.- able to travel to the supplier's site (< 10% of total time).- able to work in a manufacturing and lab environment.- english - advanced level- excel- advanced leveloverview:axalta has remained at the forefront of the industry by investing in its innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customer's products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes _._ we have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.axalta operates its business in two segments: performance coatings and mobility coatings, which serve four end markets, including refinish, industrial, light vehicle and commercial vehicle, across north america, emea, latin america and asia-pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions to over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability goals, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.