European Supplier Quality Engineer

Packsize; Drachten; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Packsize is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the European Business Unit by driving continuous improvement and aligning supplier quality with the business strategy. This role ensures materials meet defined quality expectations while fostering a collaborative, high-performing supply chain.

You will lead supplier quality activities, develop inspection sampling plans, manage NCRs/SCARs, and drive root-cause analysis across suppliers.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in supplier quality engineering and problem-solving.
• Experience with APQP and PPAP processes.
• Fluency in English, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high-quality, compliant supply base for corrugated packaging, consumables, and spare parts for the European Business Unit.
• Lead supplier quality activities for advanced product development, including APQP and PPAP support.
• Develop and implement inspection sampling plans; manage deviations, NCRs, and SCARs.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance through audits, scorecards, questionnaires, and inspection data, enforcing accountability for quality issues.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement initiatives in quality systems and process control.
• Support material certifications (e.g., FSC, SFI) and assist in customer audits and compliance activities related to the consumables supply chain.
• Issue and manage NCRs and SCARs, ensuring timely and effective root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field

Job description

Packsize is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the European Business Unit by driving continuous improvement and aligning supplier quality with the business strategy. This role ensures materials meet defined quality expectations while fostering a collaborative, high-performing supply chain.

You will lead supplier quality activities, develop inspection sampling plans, manage NCRs/SCARs, and drive root-cause analysis across suppliers.