Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – PPAP, 8D & Six Sigma

Nextracker; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier qualification audits and PPAP submissions. You will coordinate with the NPI team, visit suppliers, close non-conformities, and monitor supplier performance. The role emphasizes data analytics, quality tooling proficiency, and strong communication.

Expect significant travel to supplier sites and customers. You will apply Six Sigma methods to drive continuous improvement, train suppliers on quality tools, and automate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 6–8 years in supplier quality management.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Proficient in quality tools (8D, 5 Why, SPC, Pareto, RCA).
• PPAP, QMS/IATF/VDA internal auditing knowledge.
• Strong manufacturing process knowledge.
• Data analytics and presentation skills (Power BI, Minitab).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; English fluent; local language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit supplier qualification per defined process.
• Generate PPAP requests in Arena with NPI team.
• Visit supplier for PPAP audit and close actions.
• Collate and submit supplier quality documents to customer on time.
• Perform periodic supplier process audits and close non-conformities.
• Support Quality Manager to monitor supplier quality and performance.
• Issue MDCC and maintain shipment records in system.
• Prepare monthly reports on parts, product and document issues.
• Visit sites for critical quality issues and drive RCA-based actions.
• Conduct NCR analysis with supplier using 8D method.
• Train supplier team on quality tools.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of part and site performance.
• Develop ideas to automate documentation and processes.
• Apply Six Sigma to improve processes.
• Evaluate new requirements using VOC data.
• Travel to suppliers/sites/customers ~70% of the time.

Skills

Quality tools

Power BI

Minitab

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Excel

PowerPoint

PPAP knowledge

8D problem solving

RCA

Six Sigma Green Belt

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Power BI

Minitab

Job description

Nextpower is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier qualification audits and PPAP submissions. You will coordinate with the NPI team, visit suppliers, close non-conformities, and monitor supplier performance. The role emphasizes data analytics, quality tooling proficiency, and strong communication.

Expect significant travel to supplier sites and customers. You will apply Six Sigma methods to drive continuous improvement, train suppliers on quality tools, and automate