Supplier Quality Engineer

Carrières-sur-Seine, France Le Bozec Filtration et Systèmes, s.a.s.; Carrières-sur-Seine; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Carrières-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, to ensure the quality, compliance, and reliability of purchased products and services, while supporting continuous improvement of supply chain processes.

Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, conduct audits, manage APQP/PPAP deliverables, and monitor KPIs to reduce quality issues and enable operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quality Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Industrial Engineering role.
• Knowledge of EN9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Understanding of supplier quality processes and continuous improvement principles.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, 8D, 5 Why, PDCA.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Support supplier selection and approval with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams.
• Plan, conduct, and follow up on supplier audits for compliance and quality.
• Qualify new suppliers and product/supplier combinations to meet requirements.
• Ensure purchased products meet specifications and customer needs.
• Lead root cause analyses for supplier non-conformities and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Production, Engineering and Purchasing to reduce issues.
• Monitor supplier quality KPIs and support supplier development.
• Develop supplier quality documentation (APQP/PPAP).
• Perform risk assessments and FMEAs related to purchased goods.
• Support internal quality audits and QMS improvements.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP/PPAP

8D/PDCA

Auditing

English proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bac+5 in Quality Engineering/Mechanical/Industrial

Tools

ERP systems

Metrology tools

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. Are you passionate about quality, supplier performance, and continuous improvement in an industrial environment? Join our team as a Supplier Quality Engineer and play a key role in ensuring the quality, compliance, and reliability of purchased products and services while contributing to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Working closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams, you will drive supplier quality assurance activities and support the continuous improvement of our supply chain processes.

Role Responsibilities

• Support supplier selection and approval activities in collaboration with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams.
• Plan, conduct, and follow up on supplier audits to assess compliance, process maturity, and quality performance.
• Qualify new suppliers and new product/supplier combinations to ensure quality and regulatory requirements are met.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure purchased products and services conform to specifications and customer requirements.
• Investigate supplier-related non-conformities, lead root cause analyses, and monitor corrective action implementation using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, PDCA, etc.).
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Production, Engineering, and Purchasing teams to reduce supplier-related quality issues and improve overall product quality.
• Monitor supplier quality performance through KPIs and support supplier development and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and manage supplier quality documentation including APQP and PPAP deliverables.
• Participate in risk assessments, process FMEAs, and continuous improvement projects related to purchased products and supply chain processes.
• Support internal quality audits and contribute to the ongoing improvement of quality management processes.

Travel Up to 30% travel, primarily within France, for supplier audits, qualification activities, and performance reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (Bac+5) in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Industrial Engineering role.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and standards such as EN9100 and ISO 9001.
• Understanding of supplier quality processes, quality assurance methodologies, and continuous improvement principles.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, 8D, 5 Why, 5M, QRQC, and PDCA.
• Working knowledge of metrology and dimensional inspection techniques.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations such as EASA Part 21G and Part 145.
• Experience performing supplier, process, product, or traceability audits.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and supplier quality management tools.
• Certification in quality methodologies or auditing (Lead Auditor, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Experience developing and managing APQP/PPAP documentation with suppliers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, rigor, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Carrières-sur-Seine (78), France Reports to the Supply Chain & QSE Manager.

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Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.