Supplier Quality Engineer

Hiab Prod; Stargard; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Meal subsidy

Transport allowance

Birthday day off

MultiSport card

Fruit Wednesdays

Job summary

Hiab is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure component quality on the assembly line and drive continuous supplier improvement. You will work hands-on with supplier audits, non-conforming materials, and incoming material verification while collaborating with NPD and PLC teams.

You will apply quality tools like 8D, FMEA, PPAP, and Ishikawa to solve daily production issues, maintain quality documentation, and support production, sourcing, and after-sales.

Qualifications

• Higher degree (preferably technical/engineering) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality or manufacturing environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of core quality tools (8D, FMEA, PPAP, 5WHY, 5W2H, ISHIKAWA) and the ability to read technical drawings.
• Excellent analytical thinking, accuracy, and hands-on experience in root-cause analysis and non-conforming material management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier visits, quality audits, track KPI performance, and manage supplier classification to ensure high-quality component delivery.
• Ensure component quality on the assembly line, manage non-conforming material isolation, organize reworks, and decide on stock inspections.
• Process supplier claims from initial logging through root-cause validation (8D) to cost recovery, ensuring permanent corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with product development, lifecycle, and problem-solving teams to drive engineering changes.
• Apply structured quality tools (5Why, Ishikawa, FMEA) to solve daily production issues and continuously optimize quality assurance processes.
• Maintain quality systems documentation, prepare technical reports, and provide quality support to production, sourcing, and after-sales departments.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Quality management

Auditing

Reading drawings

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

8D

FMEA

PPAP

5Why

5W2H

ISHIKAWA

Job description

Hiab is the pioneer in smart and sustainable on road load handling solutions. We believe in more than just work — we believe in making a difference for our customers to building a better tomorrow.

Your mission

As Supplier Quality Engineer, you will ensure component quality on the assembly line and drive continuous supplier improvement. You will play a hands-on role in supplier management, root-cause problem solving, and incoming material verification. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in New Product Development (NPD) and Product Lifetime Care (PLC), conducting supplier audits, managing non-conforming materials, and safeguarding both internal and external customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct supplier visits, perform quality audits, track KPI performance, and manage supplier classification to ensure high-quality component delivery
• Ensure component quality on the assembly line, manage non-conforming material isolation, organize reworks, and decide on stock inspections
• Process supplier claims from initial logging through root-cause validation (8D) to cost recovery, ensuring permanent corrective and preventive actions
• Collaborate with product development, lifecycle, and problem-solving teams to drive engineering changes
• Apply structured quality tools (5Why, Ishikawa, FMEA) to solve daily production issues and continuously optimize quality assurance processes
• Maintain quality systems documentation, prepare technical reports, and provide quality support to production, sourcing, and after-sales departments.

What we are looking for

• Higher degree (preferably technical/engineering) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality or manufacturing environment
• Strong practical knowledge of core quality tools (8D, FMEA, PPAP, 5WHY, 5W2H, ISHIKAWA) and the ability to read technical drawings
• Excellent analytical thinking, accuracy, and hands-on experience in root-cause analysis and non-conforming material management
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset with high accountability and willingness to travel periodically for supplier audits and site visits
• Communicative English skills alongside proficiency in computer tools.

What we offer

As a part of our Employees First culture, we offer opportunities to grow within a dynamic environment that values flexibility and your well-being. We strive to make things easier, empower you to succeed, and strive for excellence in a positive and inclusive environment.

Our benefits include

• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• Meal subsidy / Meal allowance
• Transport allowances
• An extra day off for your birthday
• MultiSport or Medicover Sport card
• Free coffee and tea plus Fruit Wednesdays

We Are Hiab

Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow.

www.hiabgroup.com