Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) (m/f)

Description

• Active contribution in new projects for purchased parts (APQP for purchased parts and supplier development)
• Planning and assuring quality of purchased parts applying quality methods and tools
(e.g. FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, 8-D)"
• Assessment and approval of suppliers and supplier production processes
• Perform supplier audits according VDA 6.3 and supplier assessments - define development actions
(e.g. Audits, PPAP, Run@Rate,...)"
• Perform process, risk and quality audits at suppliers (including development), implementation
tracking and monitoring of supplier corrective action effectiveness
• Problem solving tracking (e.g. 8D method, Paynter chart,…)
• Active contribution in teams to develop supplier strategies
(Team work with purchasing, project teams, plants and central functions and for VA/VE activities)
• Active contribution in teams to develop quality strategies for supplied parts
(team work with central functions of Business Unit)"
• Preparation, follow-up and wrap up of quality agreements with suppliers
• Supplier visits/meetings (including domestic and international travel as required)
• Internal and external reporting including related activities
• Collaboration in projects and documentation/presentation of results
• Other duties as assigned

• Engineering degree or equivalent, at least profound professional experience
• Knowledge of automotive quality requirements - experience in Purchasing (certified as VDA 6.3 auditor preferred)
• Leadership capability (able to lead and drive)
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of IT- Tools (MS Office & SAP R3)
• Technical, manufacturing and process knowledge
• Competency in quality methods and tools (e.g.TS 16949, Problem solving, FMEA, SPC, MSA, GD&T)
• Fluent in English