Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Help shape the future of mobility.

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

Want to join us?

Your Role

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will establish, assist and support the supply chain management process developing reliable external direct suppliers, by assessing supplier capabilities and providing performance improvement methods.

The activities of the Supplier Quality Engineer are as follows:

• Monitor supplier performance, develop, and publish data reports; judge 8D reports and Problem-Solving Tools analysis.
• Support and push underperforming suppliers in their improvement activities.
• Manage supplier changes processing (SSCR).
• Support Cost Recovery activities between Suppliers and Aptiv.
• Support cross-functional teams (APQP/PDP) and function as a liaison to additional supplier development / supplier quality resources.
• Lead Regional SPDP Planning & Analysis and Administration Activities.
• Perform audits at suppliers concerning Manufacturing & Problem-solving capabilities, independent planning, execution and rating of system and process audits at suppliers on request.
• Monitor/accelerate supplier implementation of improvement plans through follow up measures.
• Sampling Approval (PPAP, PPF): initialize, observe, judge, and approve products and processes at suppliers according to requirements.

Your Background

➢ Required

• Engineering diploma or equivalent
• Experience of min 2-5 years in the Quality department at Aptiv.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality & engineering processes and Problem Solving tools.
• Fluent English required (verbal and written communication skills).
• Flexibility and travel readiness.
• Creativity, Initiative & Independent judgement.

➢ Preferred

• Experience in Auditing of suppliers according to VDA & IATF Standards.
• Knowledge of Customer Specific requirements (including German OEMs) and Automotive Standard.
• Interpersonal skills to lead motivate and facilitate others in group situations and instruct others in new techniques.

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health.

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow! 

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