Supplier Quality Development Engineer

Job Description

• KPI/PI Tracking: Regularly track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance indicators (PIs).

• Escalation Process: Initiate the escalation process when necessary.

• Supplier Strategy: Define and implement a global supplier strategy, manage the supplier portfolio, recommend potential suppliers for sourcing councils, and scout for new ones.

→ Define and implement of a global qualitative and technology-specific supplier strategy in cooperation
with the global category manager
→ Manage the global supplier porƞolio in cooperaƟon with the category manager
→ Provide recommendaƟon of the suppliers for sourcing councils regarding quality and technology
performance and their potential
→ Conduct supplier scouting to fulfill the potential business needs

• Supplier Approval & Onboarding: Plan and conduct initial assessments to approve potential suppliers and release them into the SAP system.

• Active Supplier Development: Monitor supplier risks, conduct on-site assessments, and initiate supplier development programs (like SIP) as needed.

• Supplier Evaluation: Communicate with suppliers about their annual evaluation results and define appropriate actions.

• Other Activities: Lead task force actions for escalated issues, support quality-related contract negotiations, provide technology training, and explore improvements to elevate supplier technology.

Job Requirement

• University degree (min. Bachelor’s in Engineering, Quality, or a related field)
• 5 years of experience in quality or supplier management, supplier quality, or a similar role within
  manufacturing or engineering environments
• High willingness to travel (approx. 50% of the working time).
  Advanced knowledge of business relevant Quality Management Standards (e.g. ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO
  45001, ISO 14001)
• Knowledge of quality core tools & methods (8D, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control plan, 5S, Lean
  production, Small lot principle, Error proofing, Mistake proofing, Poka-yoke, Traceability,…)
• Auditing skills and practical experience (according to VDA 6.3, ISO 9001, IATF 16949)
• Advanced knowledge of the assigned technology (such as specific process requirements, process
  monitoring and measurement, ISO, TS or IPC standards,...)
• Knowledge of technology (Bearing Components, Iron Casting, Machining, Grinding, Heat Treatment)