Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer (APQP/PPAP)

Segula Technologies; Piemonte; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Segula Technologies in Piedmont, Italy seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier relationships and drive quality improvements for a key customer. You will lead PSA assessments, determine root causes, and implement timely resolutions, with on-site support within 24 hours if needed.

The role requires ensuring supplier adherence to APQP and PPAP protocols, and developing plans to secure quoted capacity using Run at Rate techniques.

Qualifications

• Candidate has strong ability to manage supplier relationships and drive quality improvements.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Familiarity with APQP/PPAP processes and supplier quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company and own the relationship with suppliers.
• Perform PSA (Potential supplier assessment).
• Determine root cause of supplier issues and implement timely quality resolutions.
• Manage supplier crisis with on-site support within 24 hours when required.
• Ensure supplier understanding and compliance with APQP and PPAP requirements.
• Develop plans to ensure supplier capacity through Run at Rate methods.
• Improve supplier quality by conducting on-site workshops and enhancing quality systems.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Root cause analysis

Quality management

Crisis management

On-site support

Process improvement

Tools

PPAP

APQP

Run at Rate workbook

Job description

Segula Technologies in Piedmont, Italy seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier relationships and drive quality improvements for a key customer. You will lead PSA assessments, determine root causes, and implement timely resolutions, with on-site support within 24 hours if needed.

The role requires ensuring supplier adherence to APQP and PPAP protocols, and developing plans to secure quoted capacity using Run at Rate techniques.