Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
- Contract
Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
Location: Slovenia, Hungary
Drive supplier performance recovery by improving NCR closure discipline, CAPA robustness, and operational quality compliance at supplier premises (e.g., RTM composite component manufacturing)
Key Responsibilities
- Follow up with underperforming suppliers on open Nonconformities (NCRs) and ensure timely closure
- Ensure effective containment actions are implemented and verified on the shopfloor
- Lead and stabilize Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for recurring and high-impact NCRs
- Improve supplier CAPA maturity using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, Pareto)
- Act as the primary liaison between the OEM Supplier Quality team and supplier daily operations
- Support supplier in improving quality system adherence, documentation, and traceability
- Track and report supplier quality KPIs (NCR aging, recurrence rate, containment effectiveness, CAPA lead time) to the OEM
- Follow up on ongoing qualification/approval activities for parts and components (FAI, PPAP/APQP readiness where applicable)
- Participate in supplier meetings, quality reviews, and escalation calls with OEM stakeholders
- Provide structured weekly updates including risks, action status, and recovery progress.
Qualifications
Desired Experience / Skills
- Experience in supplier quality within wind, composites, automotive, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing. Min 3 years of experience
- Exposure to RTM / composite manufacturing processes (is preferred but not mandatory)
- Strong knowledge of NCR management, root cause analysis, and CAPA deployment
- Ability to work independently on-site and influence suppliers without direct authority
- Strong communication skills for customer-facing reporting and escalation handling
Additional Information
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