Supplier Quality Development Engineer (m/w/d) Welding & Mechanics
Core
Establish and ensure strong quality standards for the supplier panel across the Transit Region, focusing on mechanical systems, welding, and assembly.
Role type
Supplier Quality Development Engineer (Welding & Mechanics)
Builds
Mechanical systems, rail equipment components, and transit infrastructure
Domain
Rail transit / Freight rail / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier assessment and re-assessment, Initial sample approval, First Article Inspection (FAI), Root cause analysis, Corrective action planning, COPQ recovery, Audit execution (ISO 19011, ISO 9001), Engineering drawing interpretation, Welding process knowledge (TIG, MIG, arc), CNC operations (cutting, bending, milling, brake press), Fabrication and assembly
Preferred skills
EN 15085 certification, Railway design principles, Prototype and fixture development
Technologies
MS Word, Excel, Outlook
Responsibilities
Conduct generic and special process audits at suppliers, Manage PPAPs and initial sample releases, Execute supplier development programs, Resolve critical supplier issues (Hot Issues), Support COPQ recovery processes, Report status of critical issues
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC