Supplier Quality Engineer

Role Responsibilities

• Support supplier selection and approval activities in collaboration with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams.
• Plan, conduct, and follow up on supplier audits to assess compliance, process maturity, and quality performance.
• Qualify new suppliers and new product/supplier combinations to ensure quality and regulatory requirements are met.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure purchased products and services conform to specifications and customer requirements.
• Investigate supplier-related non-conformities, lead root cause analyses, and monitor corrective action implementation using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, PDCA, etc.).
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Production, Engineering, and Purchasing teams to reduce supplier-related quality issues and improve overall product quality.
• Monitor supplier quality performance through KPIs and support supplier development and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and manage supplier quality documentation including APQP and PPAP deliverables.
• Participate in risk assessments, process FMEAs, and continuous improvement projects related to purchased products and supply chain processes.
• Support internal quality audits and contribute to the ongoing improvement of quality management processes.

Travel

Up to 30% travel, primarily within France, for supplier audits, qualification activities, and performance reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (Bac+5) in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Industrial Engineering role.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and standards such as EN9100 and ISO 9001.
• Understanding of supplier quality processes, quality assurance methodologies, and continuous improvement principles.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, 8D, 5 Why, 5M, QRQC, and PDCA.
• Working knowledge of metrology and dimensional inspection techniques.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations such as EASA Part 21G and Part 145.
• Experience performing supplier, process, product, or traceability audits.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and supplier quality management tools.
• Certification in quality methodologies or auditing (Lead Auditor, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Experience developing and managing APQP/PPAP documentation with suppliers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, rigor, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Carrières-sur-Seine (78), France
Reports to the Supply Chain & QSE Manager.

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