Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Overview

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for conducting supplier audits, developing suppliers, resolving supplier and customer issues via 8D from vendors, and supporting the long-term performance of the supplier. The Supplier Quality Engineer regularly interacts and communicates with Customers, Suppliers, Planning, Sales, Procurement/Commodity Management, Product Engineering, Product Management, and Finance.
 

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and quarterly business reviews with suppliers to evaluate supplier performance.
• Work with suppliers to resolve issues identified in audits and reviews. 
• Train and upskill suppliers on quality standards, quality and LEAN tools, TE requirements, best practices, and audit skills for tier 2 suppliers. 
• Work with suppliers on KPIs, supplier performance, QBRs, audit results, corrective action plans, TE standards, and requirements.
• Work with suppliers and customers as needed for 8D corrective actions to ensure that appropriate root cause, solution, and verification take place in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Work with customers as needed to resolve their reported concerns.
• Collaborate and partner with suppliers to ensure the supplier:
  • Adheres to quality standards
  • Is held accountable for meeting TE requirements, KPIs, 
  • Has strategic 
• Communicate with suppliers and internal groups. Modify communications and style to deal appropriately with various hierarchical levels and to suit the sensitivity of the topic.

Requirements

• Advanced English
• 5-8 years of experience and knowledge in the Quality profession (with an Engineering related background)
• 8D (eight disciplines) problem solving for customers and suppliers required
• Robust Root cause and solution problem-solving toolbox experience required
• Automotive and electrical manufacturing industries experience is a plus
• Accredited to conduct supplier audits (ISO and or IATF preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in conducting supplier audits.
• Be able to understand processes, supplier contractual agreements & competitors as needed.
• Technical knowledge and demonstrated experience in quality engineering assignments.
• Ability to pick up new information and processes quickly
• Proactive and self-starter
• Travel 10-25% 
   

We Offer

• Working in a team where a good atmosphere and team spirit is one of the greatest values
• Private medical care for you and your family
• Annual bonus
• Company Social Benefits Fund - one-off allowances, holiday subsidies, Christmas benefits, packages for children
• Life insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work from home
• Hybrid work model