Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Vacancy: Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Department: Purchasing

Reason of the position

The SQE contributes to the organization by ensuring that direct suppliers deliver components and materials in accordance with international quality standards and Flexitech's own standards. This is achieved through supplier performance evaluations, audits, quality issue management, and oversight of incoming material inspection activities.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, approve, and develop new and existing suppliers.

Ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, etc.).

Ensure timely compliance with APQP, PPAP, CQI, EMRT, CMRT, PSCR, and ECR requirements.

Analyze and follow up on supplier non-conformities (8D, A3, root cause analysis).

Conduct supplier audits (system, process, and product).

Monitor supplier quality performance using KPIs.

Coordinate containment activities at the plant, customer, and supplier sites.

Ensure the proper implementation of engineering changes with suppliers.

Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and Logistics departments.

Ensure the monitoring and control of SCR, SC, CC, etc.

Manage and control quarantine processes.

Profile
Background:
Professional-level education or more than 6 years of experience in the role

Experience :

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an SQE.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with problem-solving tools.

• English as a second language: advanced oral and written communication.

• Certified as an internal auditor for IATF 16949.

• Preferably certified as an internal auditor for VDA 6.3.

• Knowledge of BIQS requirements.

• Knowledge of MSA and Ford Q1.

• Knowledge of CQI-9, CQI-11, CQI-12, and CQI-19.

• Demonstrated PPAP training.

• Experience using the IMDS portal

• U.S. Visa
• Availability to travel