Supplier Quality Development Engineer (SQDE)

Responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate supplier quality development activities from prototype phase through PPAP approval and SOP + 6 months.
• Drive APQP and PPAP processes with suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Conduct supplier assessments, process audits, and risk evaluations during sourcing and development phases.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement actions to support quality, delivery, and cost optimization.
• Coordinate supplier readiness for production launch and manage handovers to manufacturing plants.
• Review and validate PPAP documentation, samples, and project quality milestones.
• Identify risks, escalate issues, and drive corrective action plans with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Supplier Development teams to ensure successful project execution. 

Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, technical, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or a similar role within the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, supplier audits, and quality tools.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand GD&T principles.
• Familiarity with MSA, statistical analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Quality certifications (CQE, CQA) are considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel. 

Benefits: 

• Co-financing of private medical care and life insurance with a capital fund.
• Subsidized sports cards.
• Support for language courses and meal subsidies.
• Extra paid day off in your birthday month.
• Free on-site parking.