Supplier Quality Sr Engineer (Electrical /Electronics)

Nextpower; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower in Madrid is seeking a Supplier Quality – Sr Engineer for electrical/electronic parts to join our team at our Madrid offices. You will assess suppliers, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions to secure quality and performance across power electronics components.

The role requires 13+ years in manufacturing and supplier quality, proficiency in quality tools (8D, 5-Why, SPC, Pareto, RCA), and experience with solar inverters. Strong English and Spanish communication is essential.

Qualifications

• More than 13 years of experience in manufacturing and Quality inspection of solar Inverters and in general power electronics components.
• Proficient in quality tools such as 8D, 5 why SPC, Pareto, RCA process.
• Must be certified either as QMS, IATF, VDA lead auditor
• Strong understanding of QMS and process automations.
• Planning and peritonising activities based on situation.
• Willing to learn and adapt the learning for process improvement.
• Good command on Word, Excel, and Power point.
• Proficient in English and Spanish (C1/C2).

Responsibilities

• Assesses potential new suppliers and service providers for quality and quality system capabilities for Inverters, PCBA, power electronics, Motors, PV Modules etc through audits.
• Conduct process audit and drive closure of all open issues by implementing effective corrective actions.
• Lead 8D and 5-Why investigations to resolve supplier non-conformities and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Performance monitoring and corrective actions - Monitors supplier performance (scorecard) to drive corrective action, manufacturing yield and field failures improvement.
• Continuous improvement - Works with suppliers, product engineers, and sourcing to implement changes that will improve quality, yields and cost of the product.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing for design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
• Notifies suppliers of customer complaints related to failures resulting from supplied material and conduct on site investigation for root cause analysis.
• Statistical approach and data presentation skills.
• Responsible for conducting PPAP and ensuring no open points before production.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is desired.
• Must have experience working with solar Inverters and knowledge of controllers’ /motors/ PCB, PV Modules etc.

Skills

Solar Inverters

Quality Assurance

Vendor Quality

English and Spanish proficiency

Education

QMS/IATF/VDA lead auditor certification

Tools

8D

5 Why

SPC

Pareto analysis

RCA

Job description

At Nextpower, we’re looking for an Supplier Quality – Sr Engineer for Electrical/Electronic parts to join our team at our offices in Madrid.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assesses potential new suppliers and service providers for quality and quality system capabilities forInverters,PCBA, power electronics, Motors, PV Modules etc through the execution of on-site or desk top audits.
• Conduct process audit and drive closure of all open issues by implementing effective corrective actions.
• Lead 8D and 5-Why investigations to resolve supplier non-conformities (NCs) and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Performance monitoring and corrective actions - Monitors supplier performance (scorecard) to drive corrective action, manufacturing yield and field failures improvement.
• Continuous improvement - Works with suppliers, product engineers, and sourcing to implement changes that will improve quality, yields and cost of the product.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing for design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
• Notifies suppliers of customer complaints related to failures resulting from supplied material and conduct on site investigation for root cause analysis.
• Statistical approach and data presentation skills.
• Responsible for conducting PPAP and ensuring no open points before production.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is desired.
• Must have experience working with solar Inverters and knowledge of controllers’ /motors/ PCB, PV Modules etc.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, presentation, and convincing skills.
• Shall have innovative mindset.
• Proactive, self-driven results seeking and enthusiastic person who enjoys collaborating with global team, drives improvement and take lead.

REQUIREMENTS

• More than 13 years of experience in manufacturing and Quality inspection of solar Inverters and in general power electronics components.
• Proficient in quality tools such as 8D, 5 why SPC, Pareto, RCA process.
• Must be certified either as QMS, IATF, VDA lead auditor
• Strong understanding of QMS and process automations.
• Planning and peritonising activities based on situation.
• Willing to learn and adapt the learning for process improvement.
• Good command on Word, Excel, and Power point.
• Proficient in English and Spanish (C1/C2).

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong project management, organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• The ability to generate new ideas and follow through to completion.
• Self-Driven, self-motivated and make responsible decisions.
• Ability to effectively interface with senior management and staff.
• Superior professionalism, judgment and strong work ethic.
• Great team players and able to adapt to working in multi-cultural environments with different departments.