Supplier Quality Engineer - Kisber, Hungary(M/F/D)

ABOUT THE POSITION:
To ensure superior supplier quality, and foster effective collaboration with internal teams to attain excellence in manufacturing processes. Expertise in problemsolving, audits, project management, and the management of external suppliers' performance improvement will be pivotal in maintaining the highest quality standards, assessing new external suppliers, and providing essential support to the Purchasing Segment Leader, all while nurturing strong and enduring relationships with our valued suppliers.


TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUPPLIER QUALITY MANAGEMENT & COLLABORATION

• Lead problem-solving activities with suppliers to ensure quality issue resolution
• Manage Supplier Quality Projects, collaborating with internal teams for continuous improvement
• Handle chargeback processes to recover costs for non-conforming components

AUDITS & COMPLIENCE

• Conduct on-site supplier audits to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Review Reverse PFMEA results and assess risk mitigation measures
• Participate in preventive audits for quality compliance and continuous improvement

DATA MANAGEMENT & REPORTING

• Maintain accurate documentation of supplier quality activities and claim management
• Provide Rank A Yokoten for sharing best practices among suppliers.
• Support the Top Worst Supplier Program for driving improvement initiatives
• Establish and maintain quality KPIs for supplier performance monitoring
• Analyze data for trends and improvement opportunities
• Present comprehensive supplier quality reports to stakeholders
• Drive data-driven continuous improvement initiatives

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION

• Act as the primary point of contact for regional suppliers, addressing quality concerns promptly
• Collaborate with the Sourcing Committee to evaluate supplier capabilities
• Assess and validate new suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality standards
• Identify and escalate technical issues related to suppliers
• Provide support during sensitive situations or major roadblocks with suppliers
• Conduct preventive audits and communicate findings to suppliers

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluent English, both written and spoken
• Finished College or University Degree
• Problem Solving Skills
• Quality Management Systems
• Manufacturing knowledge
• Auditing
• Regulations
• APQP and PPAP

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