Supplier Quality Engineer

Socomec Group

. Lead the quality and development of a supplier portfolio in France and internationally .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeBenfeld • FranceSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality management, including supplier qualification, risk mapping, and nonconformity resolution. Proficient in VDA 6.3 standards and possesses strong communication skills for effective collaboration with international teams.

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Supplier Quality ManagementVDA 6.3 Standard KnowledgeSupplier Auditing ExperienceRisk MappingFluent English

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Hard Skills

Supplier QualificationNonconformity ManagementCrisis ManagementProblem-SolvingPerformance MonitoringAction PlansSupplier DevelopmentTechnical VisitsProcess AuditsElectronic Circuit Board Manufacturing

Soft Skills

ProactivityStrong Communication SkillsInfluencing AbilityAutonomyBroad Perspective

Industry Keywords

Supplier PortfolioIndustrial QualityRisk ManagementSupplier ClassificationMechanical EngineeringPlastics ProcessingElectrical Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the quality and development of a supplier portfolio in France and internationally
Ensure the quality of the supplier portfolio, from qualification through serial production monitoring
Contribute to the development of a proactive risk-management approach
Collaborate with Purchasing, R&D, Industrialization, Quality departments, and suppliers
Lead the resolution of supplier nonconformities and coordinate corrective actions
Qualify new suppliers, from reviewing their self-assessments to conducting on-site audits
Conduct technical visits and process audits, particularly in accordance with the VDA 6.3 standard
Document findings and lead the associated action plans
Monitor suppliers during serial production based on the criticality of the supplier and its components
Map and classify suppliers according to risk in order to tailor the frequency of audits, visits, and performance reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Higher education degree in engineering, technology, or quality
Proven experience in supplier or industrial quality
10 years of experience, including hands-on and autonomous supplier auditing experience
Proficiency in quality methods: nonconformity management, crisis management, problem-solving, action plans, and performance monitoring
Fluent English, enabling regular communication with suppliers and international teams
Knowledge of the VDA 6.3 standard or another process-audit standard
Knowledge of electronic circuit board manufacturing processes, or experience in mechanics, plastics processing, or electrical engineering
Experience in supplier development, risk mapping, and supplier classification
Proactivity, strong communication skills, influencing ability, autonomy, and a broad perspective

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel primarily to supplier sites in France and internationally, approximately one week per month