Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

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

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier onboarding from nomination through Safe Launch exit
• Conduct VDA 6.3 process audits and IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 quality system audits at global supplier sites
• Own the nonconformity lifecycle: classify incoming nonconformities, coordinate 24-hour IQC containment, drive 8D problem-solving, evaluate supplier 8D quality, and apply Controlled Shipping Levels where warranted
• Monitor and report supplier KPIs through structured scorecards and periodic business reviews
• Review and approve supplier PPAP packages to Lyten’s acceptance criteria; issue Part Submission Warrants
• Track Cost of Poor Quality in the NCR system and coordinate chargeback recovery with Purchasing
• Translate customer-specific requirements into supplier quality agreements and IQC acceptance criteria
• Assess and process supplier change requests and deviation requests
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between Lyten Production Quality, Procurement, and R&D for all supplier-facing quality topics
• Author and continuously improve SQE processes, work instructions, and templates
• Represent Lyten Quality in supplier technical reviews, cross-functional launch meetings, and external audit contexts as required
• Prepare for frequent international travel, including to supplier sites in Europe and Asia and regular visits to Lyten’s production plant in Skellefteå

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification with a minimum of 5 years’ post-certification supplier auditing experience (mandatory)
• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on Supplier Quality Engineering experience in battery cell, automotive, aerospace, or related precision manufacturing industries
• Proficiency in AIAG core quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA (AIAG-VDA), MSA, SPC, and 8D structured problem-solving
• VDA 6.3 Process Auditor (P2/P3) certification or equivalent process audit experience at battery or automotive suppliers; VDA 6.3 certification is a strong advantage
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements; IATF 16949 Lead Auditor certification is a plus
• Solid command of statistical quality methods: process capability (Cpk/Ppk), SPC control charts, and measurement system analysis (MSA/GR&R)
• Proven track record managing multiple concurrent supplier qualification programs from nomination through Safe Launch exit and into volume production
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset: able to distil supplier quality data into concise management reporting and actionable corrective-action direction
• Confident, methodical auditor: experienced at structured interviewing, objective finding documentation, and driving findings to verified closure
• Commercially aware: understands Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) implications and drives systematic value recovery through the NCM process
• Highly organized; able to prioritize effectively across a global, multi-commodity supplier base under competing deadlines without losing rigor
• Proactive and self-directed; comfortable working in a scale-up environment where processes are still being defined and refined
• Effective cross-cultural communicator; builds trust and drives action across diverse supplier organizations, internal functions, and seniority levels

Certifications & Qualifications

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• VDA 6.3 Process Auditor