Supplier Quality Engineer
SwedenCompetitiveOn-site0 applicants
About this role
We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer for a global company in Gothenburg. Start is ASAP, 8 months limited contract to begin with, possibility of extension after that. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg.
Description
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is part of the Supply Network Quality (SNQ) Organisation within our client´s Purchasing and reports to the Director for SNQ.
Purpose
The SQE performs quality assurance activities to ensure that sourced components and suppliers’ production processes meet the necessary quality standards and specifications, ultimately contributing to the overall quality of the final product as well as high quality performance of suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate potential suppliers based on their quality systems, capabilities and performance history.
- Conduct audits and site visits to ensure suppliers comply with quality standards.
- Perform assessments, evaluations and approval of materials and components sourced from suppliers.
- Perform quality assurance activities in Projects (including performing APQP activities where necessary) according to DVP to meet necessary deadlines.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to address quality issues and improve product quality.
- Monitor supplier performance through regular reviews and audits.
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve their processes and quality systems.
- Educate and provide support to suppliers in order to develop their quality standards, performance, and best practices. Make sure that quality objectives and expectations are known to suppliers.
- Maintain comprehensive records of supplier evaluations, audits, and performance metrics.
- Work closely with Technology, Operations, and Purchasing teams to ensure alignment of quality expectations.
- Ensure that we utilize and enhance synergies.
- Contribute to Risk Assessments of suppliers within assigned commodities.
- Participate in and contribute to the fulfilment of company strategy, operatio