Supplier Quality Engineer

About Us:
At Festo, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. Our commitment to excellence drives us to continuously improve our processes and collaborate with our suppliers to ensure the best quality standards. We are currently seeking a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team.

Position Overview:
As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our suppliers meet our stringent quality requirements. You will evaluate supplier performance, conduct audits, and work collaboratively with suppliers to resolve quality issues. Your expertise will help us maintain our reputation for quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and select suppliers based on their quality management systems and capabilities.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Develop and implement quality assurance processes and procedures for supplier products.
• Monitor supplier performance and quality metrics, ensuring adherence to established criteria.
• Investigate quality issues related to supplier products, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with suppliers to resolve problems.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier audits, inspections, and quality reports.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports to management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain to enhance product quality and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., ISO, TS).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in supplier quality engineering or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in quality tools (e.g., FMEA, Control Plans, SPC).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in automation manufacturing setting
• Certification in quality management (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to make a significant impact on our quality processes and supplier relationships.

Festo is an equal opportunity employer.  We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.