Supplier Quality Engineer – Automotive, Flexible Hours

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 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.