Global Supplier Quality Engineer for Agri-Tech & NPI

LELY; Maassluis; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International working environment

Up to 8 weeks of vacation per year

Strong pension plan

Lely Academy development opportunities

Gym and sports facilities on campus

Company restaurant and free shuttle to

Rotterdam award recognition

Job summary

Lely in Maassluis is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen our international supplier network for agricultural technology. You will bridge Quality, Procurement, Engineering and Operations to ensure reliable, scalable, and high-quality products.

Join a world-leading innovator with a sustainability focus; travel across Europe, audits, APQP/PPAP, VDA 6.3, and 8D problem solving, while developing preventive quality methods for tomorrow’s innovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quality Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, or related field.
• At least three years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Quality.
• Experience with supplier audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, RCA, and VDA 6.3.
• Experience conducting VDA 6.3 audits and assessing supplier processes.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven improvement.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Willingness to travel across Europe (and beyond).

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier quality performance and translate data into improvement actions.
• Guide suppliers through APQP and PPAP processes and assess readiness for new products and changes.
• Conduct supplier audits, evaluate quality systems, and support process control strengthening.
• Analyze non-conformities, lead 8D problem-solving, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Represent Supplier Quality in cross-functional NPI projects and ensure smooth introductions.
• Advise stakeholders in Procurement, Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Warranty on quality risks and improvements.

Skills

Supplier audits

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

SPC

MSA

8D

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Dutch & English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quality Management

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management

Job description

Lely in Maassluis is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen our international supplier network for agricultural technology. You will bridge Quality, Procurement, Engineering and Operations to ensure reliable, scalable, and high-quality products.

Join a world-leading innovator with a sustainability focus; travel across Europe, audits, APQP/PPAP, VDA 6.3, and 8D problem solving, while developing preventive quality methods for tomorrow’s innovations.