Supplier Quality Engineer

CHERY; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OMODA & JAECOO Motors, part of the Chery Group, is expanding across Europe, with European HQ in Barcelona. This on-site role leads supplier quality activities, audits, and continuous improvement for localized components across Europe.

The candidate will drive APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP and 8D processes, collaborate with R&D and Purchasing, and travel as needed. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive quality or supplier quality.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality tools and methodologies (APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, 8D).
• Ability to independently plan and conduct product, process, and supplier audits.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier quality and localization of automotive components across Europe.
• Develop and improve supplier quality standards and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct supplier audits and assess quality capabilities.
• Manage supplier quality non-conformities during development and mass production using 8D methodologies.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate PPAP submissions and approvals, including PSW; collaborate with R&D, Purchasing, Production, and supplier quality teams.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

PPAP

8D problem solving

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Quality tools

Job description

OMODA & JAECOO Motors, part of the Chery Group, is an international automotive brand expanding rapidly across Europe. Our European headquarters are located in Barcelona, from where we lead the brand’s regional development and support its continued growth across the European market.

This position is based fully on-site at our Barcelona office.

Why join us?

• Join one of the fastest-growing international automotive brands in Europe.
• Play a key role in ensuring supplier quality and supporting the localization of automotive components across Europe.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of supplier quality standards and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with international teams across Quality, R&D, Purchasing, Production, and external suppliers in a multicultural environment.
• Work closely with suppliers to strengthen their quality management capabilities and improve overall performance.
• Grow within a global organization with strong professional development opportunities.
• Conduct potential supplier assessments and audits to evaluate quality capabilities and manufacturing readiness.
• Manage and resolve supplier quality non-conformities during product development and mass production, ensuring effective corrective actions through 8D methodologies.
• Perform regular supplier process and product audits, monitor supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee quality control throughout the lifecycle of localized automotive components and materials.
• Support suppliers in developing and improving their quality management systems, manufacturing processes, and quality performance.
• Monitor supplier quality targets and key performance indicators, including PPM and MIS.
• Manage supplier change processes, conducting additional assessments and audits when required.
• Evaluate supplier production capacity and coordinate PPAP submissions and approvals, including Part Submission Warrants (PSW).
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Purchasing, Production, and supplier quality teams to ensure product and process quality requirements are achieved.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in quality management, preferably within automotive manufacturing or supplier quality.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality tools and methodologies, including APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, and 8D.
• Proven ability to independently plan and conduct product, process, and supplier audits.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production quality controls, and critical process control points.
• Experience in supplier quality performance monitoring, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Strong cross-functional and cross-cultural communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to continuous professional development.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, for daily professional communication.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.

What we offer

• Full-time position in a fast-growing international automotive group.
• Strong professional development opportunities within an international automotive organization.
• Multinational team environment at our European headquarters in Barcelona.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the development and localization of automotive components across European markets.
• Exposure to international supplier networks, automotive manufacturing processes, and advanced quality management methodologies.
• Opportunity to play an important role in driving supplier performance, product quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.