Supplier Quality Engineer (m/w/d)
Core
Planning and executing supplier audits, risk analysis, and quality capability assessments to ensure supplier readiness and production feasibility.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer
Builds
Production-ready suppliers and validated quality processes
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and supply chain
Required skills
Supplier auditing (VDA 6.3), risk analysis, First Article Inspection (FAI), APQP, PPAP, Lean Management, project management, process optimization, capacity analysis, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
Knowledge of DIN EN ISO 9001, Automotive SPICE, measurement system analysis, machine capability analysis, mechatronics, PCB, harness & wiring, software development
Technologies
VDA 6.3, DIN EN ISO 9001, Automotive SPICE, APQP, PPAP, Lean Management
Responsibilities
Prepare and participate in supplier audit planning, conduct quality audits (system and process), analyze supplier quality risks, coordinate production method approvals, monitor First Article Inspection and trial orders, support supplier development and improvement measures, ensure series readiness through manufacturability assessments, perform capacity analyses, optimize quality evaluation processes
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC