Supplier Quality Engineer

Stern Energy; Reggio Emilia; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading manufacturing firm in Italy seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure quality standards for hydraulic components. The role involves evaluating suppliers, conducting audits, and coordinating product quality planning. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering, with 4-5 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in quality tools and project management are essential. This is a full-time position based in Modena, Emilia-Romagna.

Competenze

• 4-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with industrial hydraulic systems and turning processes is preferred.

Mansioni

• Participate in selecting suitable suppliers and processes.
• Assess new suppliers through site visits and evaluations.
• Coordinate APQP and program review activities.
• Conduct Level 4 PPAP audits for supplier production processes.
• Perform PCPA audits to maintain quality standards.
• Monitor supplier performance through analysis of non-conforming parts.
• Manage production emergencies related to supplier issues.
• Participate in strategies for supplier development.

Conoscenze

Quality tools (8D, P-FMEA, PPAP, APQP, PCPA)

Project Management

Team-oriented attitude

Relational and communication skills

Good command of English (B2)

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Overview

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TECNORD was founded in 1981, and since then we have developed and manufactured innovative components and systems integrating Hydraulics and Electronics.

We are in Modena, and we serve customers worldwide, offering them quality without compromise but are at the same time cost‑effective products.

TECNORD is part of the Casappa Group, since 2022.

The Role

The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing and supervising supplier quality, especially for hydraulic components and turning processes. This role involves ensuring that components and processes meet Tecnord’s stringent technical and quality standards, working closely with various departments to improve and develop supplier activities and performance.

Your Responsibilities

• Supplier and Process Selection: actively participate in selecting the most suitable suppliers and processes in collaboration with the Procurement and Technical departments;
• Supplier Evaluation: assess new suppliers through site visits and standard evaluations to ensure they meet Tecnord’s quality requirements;
• APQP and Program Review Coordination: coordinate Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Program;
• Review activities; oversee the initiation of new production lines at supplier facilities;
• PPAP Audits: conduct Level 4 Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) audits to approve supplier production processes;
• PCPA Audits: perform periodic Production Control Process Audits (PCPA) to maintain quality standards;
• Process control Strategies: suggest and implement strategies for controlling supplier processes aimed at continuous improvement, quality protection, and prevention;
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: monitor supplier performance through periodic analysis of non‑conforming parts (PPM);
• Emergency Management: manage production emergencies related to supplier non‑conformities and new production startups or product improvements;
• Supplier Development: suggest and actively participate in strategies for supplier development and improvement;
• Non‑Conformity Analysis: participate in analysing and verifying non‑conformities in Tecnord production that may be attributable to suppliers;

Your Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering;
• A 4‑5 years of experience in a similar role;
• Good command of Quality tools: 8D, P‑FMEA, PPAP, APQP, PCPA;
• Proven experience in Project Management;
• Familiarity problem‑sol
• Good command of English – B2 level;
• Methodical approach, strong relational and communication skills, and a strong team‑oriented attitude;

It is considered a preferral skill having knowledge of industrial hydraulic systems and turning processes.

Location

Modena (MO)

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Industries

Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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