SQM Engineer
Core
Manage supplier quality to prevent defects, reduce costs, and ensure manufactured products meet Continental/AUMOVIO customer requirements and revenue targets.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Management (SQM) Engineer
Builds
Manufactured automotive components and systems for mobility safety and connectivity
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and component supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier quality management, risk assessment, root cause analysis, process audits, IATF 16949/VDA 6.3 compliance, 8D/A3 problem solving, new product/material introduction, data management for KPIs, supplier negotiation, project leadership
Preferred skills
Multicultural team leadership, environmental management systems knowledge, training and development, CSR/GWP activities
Technologies
IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, 8D, A3, SCB, RMA, SNA
Responsibilities
Implement robust process controls to prevent defects, drive root cause analysis and counter measures, coordinate supplier audits and compliance, define SQM KPIs and targets, lead supplier improvement programs, manage supplier quality costs (SCB/NCC), support new product introduction handover, perform SWOT analysis on SQM processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
