Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

The position

To contribute, develop, and improve the Supplier Quality Assurance processes of the Group, ensuring the quality of purchased components, goods, and materials — including raw materials and packaging delivered to each plant of the Group.

Responsibilities

• Support and work closely with each plant quality team to develop global suppliers or local top suppliers.
• Follow up on the initial validation of new or modified components (PPAP).
• Implement relevant action plans (8D report evaluation, root‑cause analysis, corrective and preventive action planning).
• Collaborate with the SRM team of each commodity to develop supplier strategy, integrate new strategic suppliers, and lead initial qualification audits.
• Participate in supplier review meetings with Purchasing and operation teams to manage supplier performance.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing structured quality improvement plans (risk analysis, monitoring plan, awareness sessions) in collaboration with suppliers.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, surveillance audits of key suppliers or troubled suppliers, and traceability audits.
• Manage autonomously the quality performance of a commodity and train/develop the supplier panel to improve their quality system and eliminate recurrent issues.

The candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a supplier quality position.
• Proficiency in quality management concepts, tools, and methods (control plan, PPAP, supplier audits).
• Attention to detail and commitment to technical excellence.
• Strong organizational skills, self‑directed, and analytical mindset.
• Positive work ethic with excellent communication skills (oral and written) and persuasion abilities.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent in French and English.