Supplier Quality Engineer

Are you detail-oriented, passionate about quality, and skilled in supplier management? Join our team as a Supplier Quality Engineer, where you’ll ensure that incoming materials meet stringent quality standards, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving, values collaboration, and wants to make a real impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.

Supplier Quality Management

• Develops and implements quality control instructions and incoming checklists for purchased parts according to the applicable standards, internal specifications, and customer requirements.
• Ensures that the supplied materials comply with the applicable standards.
• Acts as the main quality interface between Connect Group and its suppliers.
• Supports the overall quality management system within the site through activities such as inspections, measurements and audits, with an emphasis on supplier and incoming control.

Complaint Resolution & Reporting

• Manage supplier complaints, review and approve 8D reports, and coordinate timely resolution.
• Facilitates the recovery from the supplier of the cost associated with handling and/or sorting of the non-conforming parts supplied.
• Manages non-conforming material in accordance with the supplier's decision, ensuring material cost recovery through replacement or credit note issuance.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Monitors and improve incoming inspection activities.
• Prepares and presents supplier quality reports to management.
• Ensures compliance with ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements.
• Maintains accurate records of supplier performance for evaluation purposes.
• Supports supplier growth; initiate and support actively supplier development programs for improving quality. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicate and collaborate with engineering, procurement, production, and quality for supplier product approval.
• Participates in the parts qualification process, check and validate supplier documentation (FAI, PPAP, etc.).
• Communicate and collaborate with production for a correct set-up of resources planning (people, equipment, tools, documentation, training).

Team Coordination

• Coordinates subordinate staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Represents the department in internal and external interactions.

• Education: Technical degree (preferably Electronics, Electromechanics, or Engineering).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in a quality department, preferably in supplier quality.
• Skills: 
  • Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and statistical tools.
• Languages: 
  • English – Fluent (written and spoken).
• Nice to Have: 
  • Experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
  • Knowledge of PPAP and FAI processes.

• Work in a collaborative and quality-driven environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Contribute to impactful automotive projects and customer success.

Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply now or reach out directly to our recruitment team.