Supplier Development Engineer: APQP & Quality Lead

flextronics; Woerden; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 PTO and 13 ATV days

8% holiday pay

Bonus plan

Discounts on insurances

50/50 pension contribution

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to improve supplier quality performance. Based in Woerden, you will drive APQP/PPAP processes, perform supplier audits, and guide supplier development to meet IATF16949 standards.

You will collaborate with engineering and sourcing teams to ensure quality across the supply chain. The role involves leading 8D problem solving, providing supplier training, and supporting risk assessments for external suppliers.

Qualifications

• HBO quality engineering education or ASQ certification.
• Knowledge of IATF16949 requirements and audits.
• Fluent in Dutch or English.
• Auditing experience in automotive with VDA 6.3 cert; min 3 years.
• Strong problem-solving methods: 8D, DOE.
• Strong statistical and quality control knowledge.
• Strong focus on problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP/PPAP activities with suppliers from development to SOP.
• Design and maintain procedures per IATF 16949 and report supplier performance.
• Lead supplier quality audits (VDA 6.3) and advise on supplier development actions.
• Support product development to safeguard APQP with external suppliers.
• Provide training to suppliers on MCi quality objectives.
• Lead 8D problem solving for major nonconformities and address costs.

Skills

Quality engineering

IATF16949 knowledge

Auditing (VDA 6.3)

Problem solving (8D, DOE)

Statistical quality control

Continuous improvement

Team player

Communication skills

Education

HBO Quality Engineering or ASQ certification

Tools

VDA 6.3 auditing tools

Job description

Flex is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to improve supplier quality performance. Based in Woerden, you will drive APQP/PPAP processes, perform supplier audits, and guide supplier development to meet IATF16949 standards.

You will collaborate with engineering and sourcing teams to ensure quality across the supply chain. The role involves leading 8D problem solving, providing supplier training, and supporting risk assessments for external suppliers.