Supplier Quality Engineer

• Introduces and maintains supplier quality assurance activities and measurements to ensure the requested quality of the supplied parts and services
• Maintains the defined Supplier Quality Management System (procedures, guidelines and tools)
• Plans and to conducts supplier evaluations, assessments and audits to support the cross-functional supplier selection team with the required quality data
• Contributes to sourcing decisions to ensure that the supplier will be selected according to quality strategies
• Plans, initiates and controls preventive orientated, advanced quality management measures in the design/development phase (supplier APQP); as well as supplier quality assurance measures along the complete process chain for all supplied goods and services
• Leads and drives supplier improvement programs
• Drives root cause analysis and forces the definition and implementation of appropriate counter measurements at the supplier
• Contributes to identify and evaluate technological trends in collaboration with Advanced Purchasing to maintain the competitiveness of our products

• University degree in Engineering, Quality Management or related field
• At least 1 year of experience in the similar role, preferably in automotive Industry
• Quality planning knowledge (IATF 16949, VDA6.3 Audit, GQA incl. CQR)
• Quality core tools (PPAP, APQP, 8D, MSA, SPC, FMEA)
• Problem solving knowledge (8D, A3, Step-Down Plan, Problem & decision analysis, Ishikawa, 5Why)
• Management & Coordination of Suppliers knowledge
• SAP Quality module knowledge
• Advanced MS Office
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected 
mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, 
efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs more than 192,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.