Supplier Quality Engineer

Topcon Positioning Systems; Concordia sulla Secchia; Ibrido; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global technology company is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join its team in Concordia sulla Secchia, Italy. The successful candidate will evaluate and select suppliers, conduct audits, and improve supplier quality. A bachelor's degree in engineering and five years of supplier quality experience are required. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a hybrid work setup with remote options.

Servizi

Comprehensive training

Attractive workplace

Permanent employment contract

Performance-related remuneration

Competenze

• Five years’ experience in supplier quality, ideally in automotive, electronics, or mechanical engineering industries.
• Solid knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949), Six Sigma, SPC.
• Proven experience in supplier auditing, development, and risk management.
• Good knowledge of the English language is mandatory.

Mansioni

• Evaluation, selection, and qualification of new suppliers.
• Support strategies to outsource manufacturing.
• Conducting audits at suppliers to ensure quality standards.
• Develop and implement measures to improve supplier quality.
• Manage 8D problem-solving procedures for quality issues.

Conoscenze

Quality management systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Supplier relationship management

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Supply chain management expertise

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.

Learn more about working with us at topconcareers.com

Topcon Positioning is looking for a motivated and committed

Supplier Quality Engineer

Workplace: TOPCON Facility Centre in Italy – Concordia sulla Secchi ( MO)

or TOPCON Turin Office

Smart working activity ( home office) for 2 days per week

Job Duties

• Evaluation, selection, and qualification of new suppliers, as well as ongoing monitoring of existing suppliers.
• Support strategies to outsource manufacturing
• Conducting audits at suppliers to ensure quality standards and process capability.
• Developing and implementing measures to improve supplier quality in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
• Analysing quality issues, root cause analysis, and initiating corrective and preventive actions
• Monitoring supplier quality key metrics and implementing action plans based on data analysis.
• Managing 8D problem-solving procedures to address quality issues effectively.
• Overseeing the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) to ensure supplier parts meet quality requirements.
• Contribute global supplier auditing process to ensure compliance and quality standards.
• Managing supplier relationships and fostering collaboration for quality improvement.
• Participating in supplier meetings and negotiating quality agreements.
• Supporting Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) activities related to quality.
• Facilitating quality circles with suppliers to promote continuous improvement
• Supporting supplier development initiatives and risk management strategies.
• Work with functional teams to establish supplier key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Assist in developing supply chain risk mitigation plans
• Work with function teams to determine the root cause of critical issues and implement preventive and corrective actions

Minimum Requirements for job:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Five years’ experience in supplier quality, ideally in automotive, electronics, or mechanical engineering industries.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Solid knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949), Six Sigma, SPC, and failure analysis tools.
• Proven experience in supplier auditing, development, and risk management.
• Familiarity with KPI monitoring, data analysis, and action planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Experience with supplier relationship management and project management skills.
• The good knowledge of the English language is mandatory to perform the job
• Proactive, team-oriented, and well-organized working style.
• Supply chain management expertise.
• Quality control knowledge.

What We offer

• Motivated work in a dynamic team
• Comprehensive training
• Attractive workplace with the most modern work equipment
• Independent, self-responsible work
• Permanent employment contract
• Performance-related remuneration

Working Conditions

We offer a balanced work setup that combines in-person collaboration with flexibility:

• Office presence: at our Concordia sulla Secchia or Turin office ( full time) 3 days per week
• Remote work options (Smart Working) available two days per week

We’d love to hear from you! Please send us your application, and the earliest date you could join our team.