Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) – Automotive

Join our Quality team in a fast-growing eMobility environment. In this role, you will be responsible for supplier component quality in global automotive projects (including OEMs), with a real impact on quality performance and supply chain development.

Job Purpose

Ensure supplier quality performance by driving effective problem resolution, continuous improvement, and robust supplier development processes. Act as a key interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders to secure high-quality standards and support smooth product launches.

🔹 Your Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality (Supplier Quality Assurance – SQA) in automotive projects
• Analyze and solve quality issues using 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa methodologies
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) at suppliers
• Conduct supplier audits
• Evaluate and develop suppliers (Supplier Development)
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and global suppliers
• Support new product launches (APQP, PPAP, component implementation)
• Manage supplier changes (Supplier Change Management)
• Monitor quality KPIs (PPM, complaints, KPIs)

🔹Our Requirements

Must-have:

• Technical degree (preferred: electronics, mechanics, mechatronics)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as:
  • Supplier Quality Engineer / SQE / SQA, or
  • in supplier or production quality within automotive
• Knowledge of quality tools: 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa
• Familiarity with standards: IATF 16949, ISO 9001
• Experience working with suppliers and solving quality issues
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP processes
• English at a communicative level (min. B2)

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work in an international environment
• Independence and sense of responsibility

🔹 Nice to Have

• Experience in electronics / PCB / electronic components
• Knowledge of measurement methods and ability to read technical drawings
• Experience in supplier audits
• Knowledge of VDA 6.3 is an advantage

🔹 What We Offer

• Work on projects for global automotive clients
• Real impact on supplier quality and production processes
• Work in a modern, automated production plant
• Development opportunities (training, studies, expert/managerial career path)
• Benefits package (Medicover, Multisport, transport, additional insurance)

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