Supplier Quality Engineer

We are looking for YOU, our new SQM Category Engineer based in VT Romania. You will be joining a passionate, partnering and pioneering global team being responsible to drive our policy "Passionate for Quality" within the supply chain of Vitesco Technologies. Besides you introduce new components for our innovative products to bring our mission of powering clean mobility alive.

Your new challenges:

• SQM Engineer for screw components within the Cluster Mechanics
• Defining a supplier strategy in cooperation with Purchasing based on technology roadmaps on global base
• Negotiate and track quality requirements towards suppliers
• Implementing technology specific Quality Category Requirements, including Lessons learned & read across
• Releasing new suppliers and technologies based on VDA 6.3 audits for implementing and complying to IATF and VDA standards
• Lead Supplier Improvement Programs, including managing escalations
• Contributing to the supplier related quality report of the organization
• Lead Supplier component reviews and contribute to sourcing decision
• Perform APQP with supplier and ensure in time release of purchased components
• Perform Risk Assessment in case of deviation and drive risk minimization
• Release change management within series phase

Your profile:

• Academic degree in a technical field or similar qualification
• Professional experience in Supplier Quality Management (SQM) for dedicated technology
• Several years of professional experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, or production as well as escalation management preferred
• Advanced knowledge of processes along the Product Life Cycle (PLC) as well as of Quality tools and processes (e.g. VDA, 8D, A3, APQP, product safety requirements)
• Secure handling of MS Office software
• Fluent English language skills written and spoken
• Willingness to travel
• Capability to work in a multicultural environment
• Very good communication and negotiation skills, including strong decision-making techniques
• Open-mindedness and networking skills

We are Passionate about:

• Bringing in our expertise to drive results through our Integration Program in a professional & dynamic team;
• Fostering a company culture that stand by our employees through our medical subcription plans: medical insurance, life insurance, 1000 RON net/Year for dental services.

We are Pioneering about:

• Sustainability, which is at the core of our mission to power clean mobility;
• The key scope of our business which is electrification in the automotive industry;
• We want you to have the opportunity to work wherever is best for you:
  • Our "Mobile Work Policy" gives our employees the opportunity to achieve the best possible balance between work and their private life.

We are Partnering about:

• Believing in good pay for good performance by offering:
  • Competitive salaries based on performance, commitment and results;
  • 13th Salary;
  • 40 RON/net meal tickets.
• Building an empowering working environment through our Mentorship Program ensured by experienced colleagues for a period of 6 months;
• Cross-moving, which allows you to follow your desired professional path and align your future career with our product diversity;
• Encouraging our employees to pursue their interests, skills, experiences and talents and we support them by: Bookster subscription, 7Card, gym memberships, discounts to our partners, trainings, growing number of vacation days, referral bonuses.

LI-Hybrid, #LI-SS1

Working Time: Full time

Your Contact Partner: Sebastian Stana