Supplier Quality Engineer

Donaldson; Carrières-sur-Seine; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is a global leader in filtration solutions and invites a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Carrières-sur-Seine, Île-de-France. You will drive supplier quality assurance activities, audits, and development, ensuring purchased products meet specifications and regulatory requirements.

Travel up to 30% within France supports audits and performance reviews. A Bac+5 in quality/engineering and at least 1 year in related roles are required, with EN9100/ISO 9001 knowledge and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Industrial Engineering.
• Knowledge of EN9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Understanding of supplier quality processes, QA methodologies, and continuous improvement.
• English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, 8D, 5 Why, 5M, QRQC, and PDCA.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier selection and approval with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams.
• Plan, conduct, and follow up on supplier audits to assess compliance and quality performance.
• Qualify new suppliers and product/supplier combinations to meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure purchased products meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Investigate supplier-related non-conformities and lead root cause analyses.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Production, Engineering, and Purchasing to reduce supplier-related issues.
• Monitor supplier quality performance through KPIs and support supplier development.
• Develop and manage supplier quality documentation including APQP and PPAP deliverables.
• Participate in risk assessments, FMEAs, and CI projects related to purchased products.
• Support internal quality audits and improve quality management processes.

Skills

Supplier quality

Auditing

Quality mindset

English proficiency

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bac+5 in Quality Engineering/Mechanical/Industrial

Tools

ERP systems

PPAP/APQP tools

MS Office

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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