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Supplier Quality Management Engineer – SQMC
Schaeffler. Track and report relevant KPIs/PIs, including countermeasures .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing supplier quality processes, conducting audits, and implementing quality management standards such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949. Proficient in project management with a focus on quality assurance and supplier collaboration in manufacturing environments.
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Supplier Quality ManagementProject ManagementQuality Management StandardsAuditing Skills8D Problem Solving
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementSupplier QualityQuality Management Standards8D MethodAPQPPPAPFMEASPCLean ProductionVDA 6.3 Auditing
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical ThinkingAssertivenessTeam CollaborationFlexibility
Tools & Technologies
Control Plan5SMistake ProofingPoka-yokeTraceability
Industry Keywords
ISO 9001IATF 16949AS 9100ManufacturingEngineering
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Track and report relevant KPIs/PIs, including countermeasures
- Initiate the escalation process when appropriate
- Manage assigned suppliers and components during the pre-serial phase
- Coordinate sourcing activities, feasibility commitments, Q-readiness, and supplier feedback on technical specifications
- Manage component introduction with suppliers while respecting deadlines and Schaeffler requirements
- Conduct Supplier Component Reviews and milestone reviews
- Track and document component introduction status
- Implement and follow up on actions to prevent production jeopardy
- Ensure implementation of Schaeffler supplier requirements
- Conduct onsite supplier audits, including Run@Rate, capacity verification, and VDA 6.3 process audits
- Ensure full approval of M4 samples and completion of CI projects after Safe Launch
- Manage special release processes for prototypes and samples with drawing deviations
- Process supplier complaints and collaborate on complaint cost management during the CI phase
- Coordinate project-specific activities and reporting within component introduction
- Ensure maturity evaluations, risk-level assessments, component nominations, supplier involvement, and knowledge transfer
- Support connected CI projects through onsite kick-off meetings, regular visits, milestone reviews, and Run@Rate
- Report assigned CI project status to project management
- Manage assigned suppliers and components during the serial phase
- Conduct supplier rapid assessments, VDA 6.3/PAS process audits, and other supplier visits
- Manage planned production transfers and supplier relocations, including product resampling
- Collaborate on product modifications and process changes for purchased parts, including resampling
- Ensure resolution of supplier complaints using the 8D method from D4 through D8
- Support complaint cost evidence and communication to suppliers
- Support the business unit/business division after Start of Production, including ramp-down, phase-out, insolvency, and process/product modifications
- Collaborate on supplier evaluations and ensure accuracy of quality-performance data in systems
Requirements
What you’ll need- English language (min. B2 level - Upper Intermediate)
- University degree (min. Bachelor’s in Engineering, Quality, or a related field)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management with focus on quality, supplier quality, or a similar role within manufacturing or engineering environments
- Willingness to travel
- Knowledge of business relevant Quality Management Standards, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and AS 9100
- Knowledge of quality core tools and methods, including 8D, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plan, 5S, Lean production, inspection principles, error proofing, mistake proofing, Poka-yoke, and traceability
- Knowledge of VDA equivalents, including MLA, PPA, and PPF
- Auditing skills and practical experience according to VDA 6.3, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949
- Project management skills and practical experience
- Self-confident and persuasive manner, assertiveness, analytical thinking, systematic approach, flexibility, excellent communication skills, ability to work in a team, and a sense of accountability
Benefits
Comp & perks- Development opportunities
- Exciting assignments
- Outstanding development opportunities