Global Supplier Quality Engineer | Lead Audits

Jobtailor; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten seeks a highly motivated Supplier Quality Engineer to lead global supplier quality initiatives from nomination to Safe Launch exit. You will audit VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949 processes, manage nonconformities, and drive 8D problem solving with international supplier sites.

In this role you will translate customer requirements into supplier quality agreements, monitor KPIs, review PPAPs, and collaborate with Production Quality, Procurement and R&D. Travel internationally is required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification with 5+ years post-certification auditing experience.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on Supplier Quality Engineering in battery, automotive, aerospace or related precision manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier onboarding from nomination through Safe Launch exit.
• Conduct VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949/ISO 9001 audits at global supplier sites.
• Own nonconformity lifecycle: classify, containment, 8D, COPQ, and COQ tracking.
• Monitor and report supplier KPIs via scorecards and business reviews.
• Review PPAP packages to Lyten acceptance criteria; issue Part Submission Warrants.
• Translate customer requirements into supplier quality agreements and IQC criteria.
• Prepare for frequent international travel to Europe/Asia and Lyten plant visits.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Auditing

8D Problem Solving

APQP/PPAP

IATF 16949

Education

BSc or MSc in Chemistry/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering/Physics or related engineering

Tools

AIAG core quality tools

VDA 6.3 Process Auditor

Job description

Lyten seeks a highly motivated Supplier Quality Engineer to lead global supplier quality initiatives from nomination to Safe Launch exit. You will audit VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949 processes, manage nonconformities, and drive 8D problem solving with international supplier sites.

In this role you will translate customer requirements into supplier quality agreements, monitor KPIs, review PPAPs, and collaborate with Production Quality, Procurement and R&D. Travel internationally is required.