Supplier Quality Engineer

Umbilical Advanced; Niedersachsen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

30 vacation days

Extensive training and professional development

Canteen and free water

On-site parking

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is looking for a Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist in Niedersachsen. This role involves acting as a liaison between production and suppliers, ensuring high standards are met in product quality, and driving improvements. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German & English, written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Practical experience in purchasing or supplier quality.

Responsibilities

• Support plant and production management in ensuring process and product quality.
• Track and manage 8D reports and initiate corrective actions with suppliers.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and verification audits.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing or technical/business field

Tools

SPC

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Umbilical Advanced

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An exciting opportunity has opened up with a global Tier 1 automotive supplier. This is your chance to join a dynamic and innovative team developing industry-leading automotive technologies.

️ Your Role: Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)

You will be the key link between the production plant and the supply base, supporting quality across pre-series and series production. Your responsibilities include:

Supporting plant and production management in ensuring process and product quality

Tracking and managing 8D reports and initiating corrective actions with suppliers

Conducting supplier evaluations and verification audits

Assisting with the integration of new suppliers

Driving process improvements, cost reduction, and complaint handling initiatives

What We’re Looking For

️ High motivation, ownership, and initiative

️ Strong organizational and communication skills

️ Willingness to travel internationally

️ Quality-focused mindset with strong analytical thinking

Preferred Qualifications

️ Degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or a technical/business field

️ Practical experience in purchasing or supplier quality

️ Solid knowledge of SPC, SAP, and MS Office

️ Familiarity with OEM standards

Fluent German & English – written and spoken

What You Get

A global environment with development opportunities

Extensive training and professional development

Company pension scheme and IG Metall agreement (30 vacation days)

Canteen, free water, on-site parking

Access to corporate benefits and Employee Assistance Program

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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