SQE Engineer (Austria)(A32714)

XPENG; Graz; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied role at XPENG

Broad internal/external contact

Competitive salary with pension and a,

Job summary

XPENG seeks an experienced Supplier Quality Lead to manage on-site quality issues for KD vehicle parts across European plants, coordinating with IQC and the Chinese SQE team. You will drive root-cause improvements and APQP for local European suppliers, ensuring part consistency and process stability.

Additionally, you will support supplier pre-selection in Europe and lead PPAP approval processes while promoting strong communication across teams in English, with German/Chinese preferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality management.
• Strong knowledge of APQP development process for new vehicle programs, including process management methods and key control points.
• Familiar with IATF 16949 and/or VDA 6.3; experienced in supplier quality system audits.
• Proficient in QC tools; skilled in 8D problem-solving and 5-Why analysis.
• Strong communication and coordination skills; Fluent in English. German, Chinese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site containment and resolution of quality issues for KD vehicle parts at European plants; coordinate with European plants and manage the IQC team’s on-site operations.
• Serve as the key interface for quality issues related to KD models in European plants; drive supplier root-cause improvement through the Chinese SQE team.
• Support pre-selection and nomination of localized suppliers in Europe.
• Lead APQP for localized European suppliers’ parts, including PV validation and PPAP approval.
• Improve mass-production quality management for European suppliers, ensuring part consistency and process stability.
• Drive corrective actions for aftersales/warranty quality issues with localized European suppliers.

Skills

Quality management

APQP

Root-cause analysis

Supplier qualification

Communication

English fluency

German language

Chinese language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or related field

Tools

QC tools

8D problem-solving

5-Why analysis

IATF 16949 knowledge

VDA 6.3 knowledge

Job description

• Lead on-site containment and resolution of quality issues for KD vehicle parts at European plants; coordinate with European plants and manage the IQC team’s on-site operations.


• Serve as the key interface for quality issues related to KD models in European plants; drive supplier root-cause improvement through the Chinese SQE team.


• Support pre-selection and nomination of localized suppliers in Europe.


• Lead APQP for localized European suppliers’ parts, including PV validation and PPAP approval.


• Improve mass-production quality management for European suppliers, ensuring part consistency and process stability.


• Drive corrective actions for aftersales/warranty quality issues with localized European suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.


• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality management.


• Strong knowledge of APQP development process for new vehicle programs, including process management methods and key control points.


• Familiar with IATF 16949 and/or VDA 6.3; experienced in supplier quality system audits.


• Proficient in QC tools; skilled in 8D problem-solving and 5-Why analysis.


• Strong communication and coordination skills; Fluent in English. German, Chinese preferred.

XPENG offers:

• An interesting, unique and very varied job at XPENG


• A job with an incredibly large contact surface both internally and externally


• An attractive salary package incl. pension and with the possibility of a bonus


• To be involved in the growth of an existing EV brand in Europe

As part of our application process, certain positions at our company require a pre-employment screening to ensure the reliability and integrity of our employees. This screening is a standard procedure and may include components such as a Criminal Background Check from your current or previous country of residence over the past five years. Additionally, the process may involve an integrity questionnaire, verification of identification, diplomas, work experience, and consultation of the central insolvency register.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this important matter, as it helps us maintain the high standards expected by our team.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At XPENG, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.