Supplier Quality Engineer

BlackTide Partners; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackTide Partners seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer in the Zurich area to oversee preventive and reactive quality management across the supplier base. You will drive APQP/PPAP activities, support DFMEA/PFMEA, and coordinate PPAP submissions for new and changed components.

The role demands hands-on problem solving, strong supplier collaboration, and experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards. German proficiency is preferred for collaboration with local suppliers.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role.
• In-depth knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes.
• Proficiency with Control Plans.
• Experience with SPC.
• Experience with DFMEA / PFMEA.
• Proficiency with 8D reports and 5-Why analysis.
• Understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) is a strong asset.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to drive results with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support supplier APQP processes for new product developments and engineering changes.
• Document and follow up on D-FMEA and P-FMEA activities.
• Evaluate and validate supplier testing equipment (e.g., MSA).
• Plan and execute supplier site process and production releases for components and sub-assemblies.
• Perform PPAP submissions for zero-series and engineering changes.
• Review Safe Launch Concepts and ensure suppliers meet serial production standards.
• Guide suppliers in achieving and sustaining serial production readiness.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

Control Plans

SPC

DFMEA/PFMEA

8D reports

5-Why analysis

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

Supplier communication

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

Job description

Location: Zurich area, Switzerland
Remote Work: Up to 10%
Contract Type: Temporary assignment
Seniority Level: Professional (3-4 years of experience)

We are currently supporting a client in hiring an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join a dynamic team. This role focuses on preventive and reactive quality management across the supplier base, with involvement in APQP, PPAP, and supplier readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and support supplier APQP processes for new product developments and engineering changes

Document and follow up on D-FMEA and P-FMEA activities

Evaluate and validate supplier testing equipment (e.g., MSA)

Plan and execute supplier site process and production releases for components and sub-assemblies

Perform PPAP submissions for zero-series and engineering changes

Review Safe Launch Concepts and ensure suppliers meet serial production standards

Guide suppliers in achieving and sustaining serial production readiness

Required Experience & Skills:

3-4 years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role

In-depth knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes

Control Plans

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

DFMEA / PFMEA

Proficiency in quality tools such as 8D reports and 5-Why analysis

Understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards

Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) is a strong asset

Proactive, hands-on approach with a solution-oriented mindset

Strong communication skills and the ability to drive results with suppliers

Education:

Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Languages:

German: Conversational / Very good working proficiency