Supplier Quality Engineer 100%

World Aquatics; Freiburg; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Flexible hours

Training opportunities

5 weeks vacation

Office near Fribourg train station

Job summary

Bcomp is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to reinforce the Quality team on a maternity leave replacement basis in Fribourg. You will ensure deployment of quality requirements across the supply chain and manage supplier quality topics, KPIs and corrective actions.

You will collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering, conduct supplier audits, support supplier development and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and related quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering or Manufacturing within automotive/industrial sectors.
• Proven experience working directly with suppliers and managing supplier quality topics.
• Good knowledge of automotive quality standards, particularly IATF 16949.
• Hands-on experience with quality tools such as FMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Fluent in English; French is required; Italian or German advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure deployment of Bcomp’s quality requirements across the supply chain, including supplier quality standards, product specifications and quality controls.
• Monitor supplier quality performance through KPIs (PPM, complaints, delivery quality).
• Lead resolution of supplier non-conformities and coordinate corrective actions using 8D, 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and follow up action plans.
• Support supplier development and qualification/approval of new suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation (PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, inspection reports).
• Promote a risk-based approach with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949 and related audits.
• Analyse quality data, identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering to reduce defects and improve processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

MS Office / IT tools

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering

Tools

FMEA

PPAP

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

8D

SAP

Job description

Bcomp is a Swiss scale-up pioneering high-performance natural fibre composites. We develop and commercialise lightweight, sustainable solutions for mobility and sports applications, working closely with customers in an international, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.

For a maternity leave replacement in the Quality team in Fribourg, we are looking for a:

Supplier Quality Engineer 100%

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Your responsibilities

• Ensure the deployment and application of Bcomp’s quality requirements across the supply chain, including supplier quality standards, product specifications and quality controls.
• Monitor supplier quality performance through defined KPIs such as PPM, complaints and delivery quality.
• Lead the resolution of supplier non-conformities and coordinate corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and follow up resulting action plans.
• Support supplier development activities and contribute to the qualification and approval of new suppliers.
• Review and, when required, approve supplier quality documentation such as PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC and inspection reports.
• Promote a risk-based approach with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support compliance with automotive quality standards, particularly IATF 16949.
• Contribute to internal, customer and certification audits.
• Analyse quality data, identify trends and improvement opportunities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering and other internal teams to reduce defects and improve process efficiency.
• Ensure quality documentation is accurate, complete and maintained according to applicable requirements.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering or Manufacturing within the automotive or industrial sector.
• Proven experience working directly with suppliers and managing supplier quality topics.
• Good knowledge of automotive quality standards, particularly IATF 16949 .
• Hands-on experience with quality tools such as: FMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify root causes and drive effective corrective actions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proactive, pragmatic and comfortable working independently.
• Ability to manage several priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and standard IT tools; SAP experience is a plus.
• Professional proficiency in English and French , both written and spoken.
• Italian is a strong advantage.
• German is a plus.

What we offer:

• Offices near Fribourg train station
• Performance-based bonuses (company results, team, and individual goals)
• Flexible working hours and internal telecommuting culture
• Training opportunities (Bcomp Academy) and certification
• 5 weeks of vacation

Company description

Bcomp is the leading solutions provider for natural fibre reinforcements in high-performance applications from race to space.
The company started as a garage project in 2011 with a mission to create lightweight yet high-performance skis. The bCores™ were launched and successfully adopted by some of the biggest names in freeride skiing. The founders, materials science PhDs from EPFL, used flax fibres to reinforce the balsa cores and improve shear stiffness. Impressed by the excellent mechanical properties of flax fibres, the development to create sustainable lightweighting solutions for the wider mobility markets started.
Today, Bcomp is a leader in natural fibre composites for sustainable lightweighting. Our solutions are found from sports and motorsports to automotive interiors, luxury sailing yachts, bridges and satellite panels.
We believe in providing solutions, combining product performance with deep engineering knowledge, marketing communications and customer support all the way from idea to final product.