Supplier quality specialist

Carel Industries Spa; Brugine; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carel Industries Spa is seeking a Supplier Quality professional to ensure and continuously improve supplier quality across the supply chain. You will work with Procurement, R&D and Quality teams to support supplier qualification, monitor manufacturing processes and drive corrective actions.

The role emphasizes PPAP, 8D problem solving, KPI analysis, audits, and collaboration with suppliers to promote a strong quality culture and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality management and auditing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Knowledge of PPAP, FMEA and Control Plans.
• Strong data analysis and KPI interpretation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support qualification and onboarding of new suppliers through audits.
• Monitor supplier quality performance using KPIs and audits.
• Lead corrective actions using structured problem solving (e.g., 8D).
• Oversee PPAP processes and validation of manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Procurement and R&D during product development.
• Assess supplier changes to processes, materials, tooling and sites.
• Promote continuous improvement and a strong quality culture across the supply chain.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Auditing processes

PPAP

FMEA

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Excel & data analysis

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

The selected candidate will join the Supplier Quality team and will be responsible for ensuring and continuously improving the quality performance of assigned suppliers. Working in close collaboration with Procurement, R&D and the Quality team, the role involves supporting supplier qualification, monitoring manufacturing processes and promoting corrective and improvement actions throughout the supply chain.

Specifically, The Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• supporting the qualification and onboarding of new suppliers through process and system audits;
• monitoring supplier quality performance through KPI analysis, periodic audits and the definition of improvement plans;
• managing supplier non-conformities and leading corrective actions by applying structured problem-solving methodologies, such as 8D;
• overseeing the supplier PPAP process and validating the manufacturing processes used for components subject to approval;
• collaborating with Procurement and R&D during product development, supporting supplier selection and evaluating the related manufacturing processes;
• assessing supplier changes involving processes, materials, tooling and manufacturing sites;
• developing and coordinating continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of purchased components and products;
• promoting a strong quality culture across the supply chain and ensuring effective cross-functional coordination with the stakeholders involved.
• solid knowledge of supplier quality management, supplier development and auditing processes;
• knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D and root-cause analysis;
• knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan and quality management systems, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949;
• good understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial technologies;
• good command of Excel and data analysis tools, with the ability to interpret quality KPIs;
• strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills, combined with a quality- and results-oriented approach;
• proactive and autonomous working approach, combined with flexibility, adaptability and the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams, promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.