Supplier Quality Engineer

Alten — Poland · Posted ~8 hours ago

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Skills

Supplier quality management APQP Quality planning Supplier management

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

An international engineering and technology services organization is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead APQP activities with suppliers and support smooth, high-quality product launches. The role involves supplier coordination, quality planning, and collaboration across technically demanding projects and industrial sectors.

Highlights

Lead supplier quality activities and advanced product quality planning while contributing to technically complex projects across major industrial sectors. The role offers exposure to international engineering environments and high-impact product launches.

Description

WHO ARE WE? WE ARE A WORLD LEADER IN ENGINEERING AND IT SERVICES. At ALTEN, we see our specialists as architects – today’s designers of tomorrow’s world. As a leader in Engineering and IT Services, we support companies in their technological and sustainable transformation. OVER 57,400 EMPLOYEES IN 30+ COUNTRIES, TO SUPPORT MORE THAN 6,500 CLIENTS WORLDWIDE. We operate in all sectors: Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Security & Naval, Automotive, Rail & Mobility, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences & Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail, Services & Medias, Public Services & Government. We carry out complex and highly technical projects throughout the value chain of the most prestigious companies worldwide. Our motto: Building Tomorrow’s World Today! Responsibilities: Lead and manage the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process with suppliers to ensure smooth, non-event product launches in line with OEM and company-specific requirements.Coordinate and drive PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) activities to successful completion using the supplier portal.Collaborate closely with Plant Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) to identify, assess, and mitigate launch risks.Develop and implement supplier risk mitigation plans to ensure on-time project delivery.Monitor and review APQP deliverables, including:Feasibility commitmentsAPQP plansMeasurement and control plansProduct and Process FMEAValidation plansRun@Rate activitiesAcceptance and appearance approval reportsChecking fixture concepts and R&R studiesAnalyze initial production samples and oversee supplier part history tracking.Drive convergence activities for critical safety, fit, and functional characteristics.Ensure OEM-specific Significant Characteristics (SC) and Critical Characteristics (CC) are properly cascaded to suppliers and incorporated into FMEAs and control plans.Support mountability and packaging validation activities, including build trials.Lead supplier Run@Rate assessments to confirm manufacturing capacity and process capability.Conduct supplier process audits as part of risk mitigation plans, including OEM-specific assessments such as VDA 6.3 where applicable.Track and report supplier APQP and PPAP progress, providing regular status updates to Program Buyers, Supplier Program Managers, and Plant SQEs.Validate ISAR (Initial Samples Acceptance Reports) with suppliers. Key Performance Indicators: On-time PPAP completionOn-time APQP deliverablesSupplier PPM performanceSuccessful green (non-event) product launches Requirements: University degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.Experience in Supplier Quality, APQP, and PPAP processes.Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards and supplier quality management practices.Experience in project management within a manufacturing or automotive environment.Understanding of quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and Process Audits.Knowledge of OEM quality requirements and automotive industry standards.Experience with supplier audits and process validation activities.Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.English proficiency (minimum B2/C1 level) required.German language skills will be considered an advantage. We offer: We offer a full-time employment contract Location – Gliwice or Lozorno; work model – on-site Stable and long-term cooperation Well-defined career path at the European leader in engineering & IT consulting Opportunity to relocate and work in different ALTEN Polska branches After completion of the project, opportunity to engage in a subsequent one within the company Introduction and cooperation with dedicated Competences Manager Benefits: Medicover medical care Medicover dental care Medicover Benefits platform Medicover Sport card Referral Program Layette for a newborn employee’s child Group life insurance Pension scheme We also offer cooperation based on a B2B or Contract of mandate (UZ) We also guarantee: Access to professional certifications with our technology partners (e.g. Google, ISTQB) Access to relevant industry events Access to the Knowledge Sharing Program Access to Referral program Do not hesitate and join our team! NOTICE: We kindly inform you that we will contact the selected people. By clicking the "Send" button, you agree to the processing of your personal data included in the recruitment application by Alten Polska sp. z o.o., based in Warsaw, for the purpose of conducting the recruitment process for the position specified in the job advertisement. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at ALTEN_PL_RODO@alten.com, which will result in the termination of the recruitment process and your application not being considered in future recruitments. You can find the full information regarding the processing of your personal data at: https://docs.altenpolska.pl/do_pobrania/Klauzula_informacyjna_dla_potencjalnych_pracownikow.pdf