Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Job summary

The role involves acting as the Quality Key Account for external plastic and processing suppliers in Europe, focusing on driving supplier quality excellence across a global organization. Responsibilities include supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation to ensure compliance with quality, reliability, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in quality or engineering.
• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001.
• Experience in the injection molding industry with knowledge of failure modes and quality verification methodologies.
• Proficiency in lean and quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, and 8D.
• Strong communication skills in a multicultural environment and experience in stakeholder management.
• Project management skills and sophisticated problem-solving capabilities.
• Native-level proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Quality Key Account for external suppliers in the EU.
• Lead supplier selection and qualification processes, addressing identified gaps.
• Monitor existing supplier performance to ensure compliance with quality standards and conduct annual audits.
• Drive quality incident management and root cause analysis within complex environments.
• Support project teams in managing development issues and quality risks.
• Lead special projects aligned with strategic goals.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills in complex situations.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Education

• Engineering background is preferred.

Tools

• Familiarity with quality management systems and tools relevant to the injection molding industry.