Supplier Quality Engineer [m/f]

SMOOTHH®; Osmangazi; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SMOOTHH® in Bursa, Turkey is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer for a onsite contract of at least 3 months. You will lead full process and product releases for service buy components from external suppliers, ensuring quality, timing and alignment across stakeholders.

The role requires automotive industry experience, APQP/PPAP knowledge, and fluency in Turkish and English. You will collaborate with R&D and suppliers, drive PPAP evaluations, manage sample approvals, and escalate issues with a

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Supplier Development Engineer in automotive.
• Fluent Turkish and English (spoken and written).
• Solid understanding of APQP/PPAP processes and supplier quality standards.
• Able to start ASAP for onsite work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full process and product release for service buy components from external suppliers.
• Drive PPAP evaluation and approval, including sample approvals at the plant.
• Participate in technical meetings with R&D and external suppliers to align on requirements and resolve risks.
• Identify bottlenecks, implement root-cause solutions, and escalate issues when needed.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

Bilingual Turkish/English

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Problem-solving

Onsite availability

Job description

We Are Hiring a Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) [m/f]

Location: Bursa, Turkey

Contract Duration: At Least 3 Months (Immediate Start)

Work Schedule: Full-time

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) with strong expertise in the automotive sector to join our team in Bursa on at least a 3-month contract. In this key role, you will lead the full process and product release of service buy components sourced from external suppliers, ensuring quality standards, timing, and technical alignment across all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full process and product release for service buy components from external suppliers.
• Drive the end-to-end planning, execution, and completion of all tasks required for Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) evaluation and approval—including managing sample approvals at the plant and handling interim approvals when necessary.
• Participate in relevant technical meetings alongside R&D teams and external suppliers to align on requirements and resolve potential risks.
• Swiftly identify technical or quality bottlenecks, implement root-cause solutions, and elevate issues when appropriate.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Supplier Development Engineer within the Automotive industry.
• Fluent in Turkish and English (spoken and written).
• Solid understanding of APQP/PPAP processes, sample approval workflows, and supplier quality standards.
• Strong decision-making skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution and escalation.
• Available to start ASAP for an onsite presence.

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact contract opportunity to work directly within global automotive network, driving key supplier releases and operational success.

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