Supplier Quality Engineer

Job title : Supplier Quality Engineer
Location : Baden-Württemberg
Job-type : Permanent
Salary : £70000 - £100000 per annum
Salary high : 100000
Salary low : 70000
Contact : Victoria Elliott
Call : Victoria
Email : email Victoria
Reference : SupplierQuality_1668182298
A Key client of ours is looking for a Quality Engineer/Quality Planner to join the team working on high performance, high quality battery cells.

Two possible locations one is 40 minutes from Stuttgart the other in Regensburg area.
Salary is dependent on experience matching the below.

The role:
* You will work with us from the concept idea through the development phase to the successful sampling and release of delivery scopes
* Together with our purchasing and development departments, you will evaluate potential suppliers with regard to their quality and production competence, e.g. by carrying out potential analyses up to the awarding of the contract.
* You will be the main contact person for suppliers regarding the commissioning of production facilities in accordance with deadlines and quality standards up to the point of release.
* You will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of and compliance with our client quality requirements.
* You will manage the supplier's quality project support and monitor the APQP progress of the project.
* In the course of PPAP implementation, you decide whether the scope of supply developed and produced by the supplier can be released for use in premium battery cells
* You carry out national and international audits and independently follow up on the processing of the measures at the suppliers
* You coordinate and lead start-up-relevant special activities such as complex ramp-up task forces
* You will work closely with the internal quality departments and coordinate, for example, purchased part inspection plans for incoming goods
* You ensure Q-sided series support (processing of supplier complaints) until the products are discontinued
* You supervise the implementation and control of preventive and corrective measures with suppliers

Requirements:
* You have a degree (industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, natural sciences, electrical engineering) or comparable training
* Professional experience in the area of supplier quality, knowledge in the area of cell material production is an advantage
* Sound knowledge of current quality standards IATF 16949, ISO9001, VDA 6.3 auditor certification desirable
* Proven knowledge of quality management and automotive core tools (APQP/QVP/RGA, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, 8-D method)
* High level of problem solving and trouble shooting skills
* High level of coordination and communication skills
* Ability to deal with high, changing and varying demands
* Strong communication skills, ability to deal with conflicts, openness and interest in making a difference with the team
* Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
* English spoken and written- German is an advantage


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