Senior Supply Chain Quality Engineer - EMEA

Edwards Vacuum; Limburg; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in Hasselt, Belgium, seeks a Senior Supply Chain Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality improvement and risk mitigation across EMEA. You will drive performance, audits, and PPAP, collaborating with Procurement, Engineering and Quality to ensure robust supply of high‑quality parts.

The role combines technical leadership with cross‑functional project work and a strong focus on continuous improvement and supplier development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Experience supporting global supplier quality management across regions.
• Experience working with global stakeholders in Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance through KPI management and drive improvements.
• Develop supplier capabilities by strengthening quality systems and process controls.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and audits with risk assessments.
• Lead quality planning, PPAP, and supplier transfer activities.
• Conduct supplier audits and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate supplier quality and supply risks with contingency planning.
• Collaborate with global teams to drive supplier performance and cost optimization.

Skills

Supplier quality mgmt

Data driven

Root cause analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Your role

Bring your curiosity to work as our next Senior Supply Chain Quality Engineer - EMEA. You will be part of our XXX team reporting to [Hiring manager title]. In this role, your mission is to [briefly describe the main mission in one clear sentence]. You will contribute directly to how we create high‑quality products and solutions for our customers.

Mission/Purpose of the Job

Manage and develop supplier performance in quality, process control, and continuous improvement to support sustainable service business growth. Drive suppliers to proactively improve quality, operational efficiency, and compliance, ensuring reliable service part supply, business continuity, customer satisfaction, and profitability of the VSS business. Lead supplier quality development and risk mitigation activities to build a robust, high‑performing, and sustainable supply base.

Main Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management

• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance through KPI management (DPPM, NCR, 8D Closure, etc.) and drive continuous improvement activities.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and ensure achievement of quality and delivery targets.

Supplier Development

• Develop supplier capabilities by strengthening quality systems, process controls, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Drive suppliers to proactively improve quality, productivity, and overall business performance.

Supplier Qualification & Assessment

• Support supplier selection, qualification, and development through supplier audits, SESPA assessments, capability evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Evaluate supplier quality systems, manufacturing capabilities, and capacity to support sourcing and business allocation decisions.

Quality Planning & PPAP

• Lead and support quality planning activities for supplier transfers, and business allocation projects.
• Manage PPAP approval, process validation, documentation review, and product qualification activities to ensure supplier readiness.

Supplier Audit & Compliance

• Conduct supplier quality and process audits to ensure compliance with company requirements and identify improvement opportunities.
• Follow up audit findings and verify effective implementation of corrective actions.

Corrective Action Management

• Drive supplier quality issue resolution through containment, root cause analysis, and effective corrective and preventive actions using 8D and other problem‑solving methodologies.
• Ensure timely closure and effectiveness verification of supplier corrective actions.

Risk Management & Business Continuity

• Identify and mitigate supplier quality and supply risks through risk assessments, capacity reviews, and contingency planning.
• Support sustainable supply performance and business continuity for the VSS business.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Support

• Collaborate with global Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Regional Distribution Centers, and Global Quality teams to drive supplier performance and support business objectives.
• Lead or support supplier‑related projects, including supplier development, business allocation, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education Level

• Bachelor or above degree major in Engineering.

Your Skills And Experience

• Relevant Previous Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering.
  • Proven experience supporting global supplier quality management, supplier development, audits, and continuous improvement activities across multiple regions.
  • Experience working with global stakeholders in Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality functions is highly preferred.

Knowledge Areas / Skills

• Good knowledge & experience in Supplier quality management process
• Strong quality spirit, data driven working style, good logical thinking and quick problem‑solving technique facing multiple activities.
• Technical and Analytical skills necessary to understand machining processes, support quality initiatives, execute root cause analysis, coach suppliers in performance.
• Good communication, time management and ability to work indepently
• Good negotiation skills
• Project management, Supplier management experience.
• Good spoken and written English

Your Compensation And Benefits

We offer compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and responsibilities of the role. Pay also depends on the country where the job role is based, as compensation practices vary across our markets. During the recruitment process, we share clear information about the pay and benefits for your location, so you know what to expect before moving forward.

Your location

• This role requires you to work on‑site at our office in Hasselt, Belgium (BE). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face‑to‑face collaboration.
• This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on‑site at our (insert organization here) in Hasselt, Belgium (BE).
• This role is fully remote and employed through our legal entity in Hasselt, Belgium (BE). Other locations may be possible to review.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.