Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA) Engineer

ASCO Deutschland GmbH; Belgique (MO); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCO Deutschland GmbH seeks a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA) for its Belgian plant to drive supplier quality and continuous improvement. The role includes auditing potential and current suppliers, supporting RFQ phases, and developing corrective actions with suppliers.

You will manage supplier launches, perform FAI, and monitor quality during startup, ensuring alignment with procurement strategy and commercial considerations.

Qualifications

• Must have engineering background with quality assurance experience.
• Experience conducting system/process audits in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with supplier focus.

Responsibilities

• Audit potential and current suppliers to ensure quality compliance.
• Support RFQ phase and compile audit/evaluation reports.
• Lead corrective actions and follow-up with suppliers.
• Manage launch of new parts and supplier qualification activities.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and monitor startup quality.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement programs with suppliers.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Audits

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Travel Willingness

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent by experience

Job description

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA) Engineer

For ourBelgian plant we are looking for a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA) Engineer.

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQA Engineer) will follow the strategy defined by the procurement department and will assist in the selection of new suppliers and the development of products at (new) suppliers and will make continuous improvement activities with the key suppliers defined by the procurement strategy and will participate in the escalation process and define corrective action plans with suppliers.

Responsabilities :

Assess and evaluate system and process quality of potential new suppliers in supplier selection phase in order to follow the strategy defined by Procurement.

• perform system and process quality audits at potential new suppliers
• support the buyer during the RFQ phase
• compile audit reports and subsequent evaluation reports
• follow-up on the actions from audits
• perform follow-up evaluations

Support and manage the launch of new parts, projects or new suppliers in order to minimize the risk for Asco.

• establish with suppliers and subcontractors the process of starting-up manufacturing of new parts
• perform FAI (First Article Inspections)
• monitor and manage quality performance during the start-up phase
• for critical and major parts follow the industrialization plan of the supplier

Continuously improve quality performance of suppliers and subcontractors in order to develop partnerships with preferred suppliers and to become the customer of choice of these suppliers.

• identify improvement potential in suppliers quality process
• develop continuous quality improvement plans for supplier and subcontractor manufacturing processes
• implement and follow-up the continuous improvement programme (QIP programme) in co-operation with the buyer
• together with the commodity manager and the procurement quality manager identify key suppliers for continuous improvement

4. Current Business

Control and manage process and product quality at suppliers in order to prevent potential issues

• Perform system, process and product quality audits at suppliers
• Compile audit reports and subsequent corrective action reports
• Follow-up on the actions from audits

5. Follow-up of production

Manage supplier quality in production phase in order to avoid reoccurrence of problems

• Analyse reported quality problems with supplier parts
• Compile corrective action reports upon rejections
• Follow-up implementation of corrective actions
• Provide and report the quality metrics for supplier follow-up

Profile, expertise and experience :

Education: Engineering mater or equal by experience

Languages: French or Dutch, and English

Skills / Experience:

• Experience in industrial manufacturing in an (international) mechanical company is a must; previous experience in a similar quality function is an advantage
• Thorough technical knowledge and interest, both product knowledge and process knowledge
• Well developed analytical skills
• Sensitive to commercial aspects
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills; capable to interact with senior management at suppliers
• Good team player
• Flexible and efficient
• Stress resistant
• Result oriented
• Takes initiative and displays a pro-active attitude
• Open to travel frequently

OUR OFFER :

Asco offers a position in an innovative high-tech environment, using cutting-edge technologies, with a unique training policy and opportunities to develop yourself. Besides this we offer an interesting salary package with extralegal advantages.