Quality Engineer Specialist
SwedenCompetitive0 applicants
About this role
Assignment Overview:
Our client is seeking a Senior Quality Engineering Consultant to strengthen supplier quality processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves close collaboration with production, purchasing, and R&D teams to enhance product quality, supplier performance, and cost efficiency.
This is a hands-on position requiring a proactive professional who can effectively manage supplier relationships, implement corrective actions, and contribute to operational excellence across the supply chain.
Responsibilities
- Engage with suppliers to communicate production or customer-related quality issues and ensure timely implementation of both immediate and long-term corrective actions
- Evaluate and validate 8D reports, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective measures meet quality standards
- Initiate and lead supplier-focused improvement programs targeting quality enhancement and cost optimization
- Collaborate as an active team member in production and Supply Chain Management (SCM) projects
- Support supplier performance evaluations and implement action plans to reduce defects (e.g., PPM reduction initiatives)
- Conduct periodic and annual supplier audits in line with established quality standards
- Work closely with internal departments including production, procurement, and R&D to improve the quality of purchased components and materials
- Skills Required:
- Supplier Quality Management
- SCM (Supply Chain Management) project involvement
- PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
- FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- ISO 9001 standards and process audits
- SAP (ERP systems)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Technical Knowledge:
- Understanding of motors, gears, and/or cable and harness systems
- Experience with control plans and quality assurance methodologies
- Experience Required:
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering
- Proven experience working with cross-functional teams in manufacturing or su