Supplier Quality Engineer Injection Molding EMEA

Sika; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer focused on injection molding suppliers in the automotive space. You will evaluate potential, new, and existing suppliers, analyze data for trends and risk, and coordinate audits with internal teams and customers.

duties include managing supplier complaints, supporting material development, and improving management systems to ensure top quality performance. Travel will be 30–50% to supplier sites and nearby locations.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or related field required.
• Experience in quality management within the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with Automotive Core Tools is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel 30–50% to supplier sites.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and development of potential, new, and existing suppliers in the injection molding sector.
• Analyze supplier data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and strategies for risk migration.
• Coordinate internal and customer audits at supplier sites.
• Responsible for supplier complaint management.
• Work with procurement and the engineering team to assess and qualify new suppliers.
• Support development and improvement of injection molding materials.
• Oversee and improve management systems and ensure quality performance.
• Visiting suppliers with 30%–50% travel.

Skills

Quality management

Strong communication

Team player

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Education

Chemistry degree or related field

Tools

VDA 6.3

Automotive Core Tools

Job description

## About the Role* Evaluation and development of potential, new, and existing suppliers in the injection molding sector* Analyze supplier data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and strategies for risk migration* Coordination of internal and customer audits at supplier sites* Responsibility for supplier complaint management* Work closely with the procurement and the engineering team to assess and qualify new suppliers* Support for the development and improvement of injection molding materials* Responsible for overseeing and improving management systems and ensuring quality performance* Visiting suppliers, involving 30% to 50% travel## Your Skills and Experience* Degree in chemistry or a related chemical field or a comparable qualification* Practical experience and knowledge in quality management within the automotive industry and with the VDA 6.3 standard.* Familiarity with Automotive Core Tools would be an advantage.* Strong communication skills (internal/external)* A team player with the ability to assert oneself when necessary* Fluent in German and English, French or other languages would be an advantage### Why Join Us* We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join our team and be part of your journey to excellence!* Sika – Building Trust. Trust is the most important thing for us. We trust in the capabilities of all our Sika team members - every day.* Friendly, personable, and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that's how many of our employees describe their working relationship at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit.* We offer an attractive employment package with good social benefits, excellent pension fund and accident insurance solutionsWe offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.### About SikaSika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.Are you ready for the next step in your career and want to seize the opportunity to become part of the success story of one of the world's most comprehensive and broadly positioned manufacturers of chemical products?We are looking for a motivated and dedicated team member to join our team as soon as possible. With offices in both **Romanshorn (TG)** and **Widen (AG)**, we offer flexibility regarding the primary work location.