Boyd Thermal by Eaton - Supplier Quality Develpmnent Engineer

Boyd; Gliwice; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd seeks a Supplier Quality Development Engineer in Gliwice, Poland, to drive supplier quality strategies and audits. You will collaborate across sourcing, engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years in supplier quality, English fluency, and up to 30-40% travel to support international suppliers and NPI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar Supplier Quality role.
• Experience with quality management systems and supplier quality processes.
• Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and 8D methodologies.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Execute supplier quality strategies, policies and processes.
• Plan, conduct, and document supplier audits and assessments.
• Collect, analyse and report supplier performance data with quality teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
• Prepare supplier scorecards, dashboards and quality reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing and quality teams.
• Support NPI by assessing supplier readiness and process capability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Global mindset

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Supplier Quality Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Execute supplier quality strategies, policies, and processes
• Perform supplier qualification and approval activities in line with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Plan, conduct, and document supplier audits and assessments; ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions
• Collect, analyze, and report supplier performance data in collaboration with quality teams
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (e.g., defect rates, delivery performance, responsiveness) and support improvement initiatives
• Lead and support root cause analysis and corrective actions using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa
• Prepare supplier scorecards, dashboards, and quality reports; communicate results and trends to stakeholders
• Collaborate with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align on requirements and improvement actions
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by assessing supplier readiness and verifying process capability
• Ensure clear communication and implementation of technical and quality requirements with suppliers
• Support receiving inspection processes based on supplier performance and risk
• Perform supplier risk assessments and support mitigation actions
• Act as the primary contact for supplier quality-related communication and issue resolution
• Promote continuous improvement within the supply base
• Support supplier and internal team training, onboarding, and technical development activities
• Participate in supplier approval or disqualification decisions by providing data-driven recommendations
• Monitor KPIs and support continuous improvement aligned with performance targets
• Escalate critical supplier quality issues with analysis and recommendations
• Participate in technical discussions and reviews with suppliers

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills and root cause analysis capability
• Global mindset and cultural awareness
• Effective negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Continuous improvement and quality-oriented approach
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to drive data-based decision-making
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to approx. 30-40%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role (e.g., Supplier Quality Engineer)
• Experience in quality management systems and supplier quality processes
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and 8D
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Experience working with suppliers in an international environment is an advantage

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All Job Posting Locations

Gliwice

Remote Type

On-Site

EEO Statement

Boyd Thermal Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.