Supplier Quality Engineer - Erlangen

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer for our client, who are a global leader in power technology.

Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Erlangen
Hybrid working: 2-3 days/week in office, 2-3 days/week at home
Approximately 30% travel
18-month contract

As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for the auxiliary systems of our gas turbines, steam turbines and generators, you will be responsible for conducting supplier qualification, development, and quality assurance measures. You will work closely with various departments in a multicultural environment, both locally and globally, within a global supply chain management process. An SQE utilizes digitalization tools to enhance our processes and addresses nonconformances by conducting containment, root cause analysis (RCA), and implementing preventive measures  and risk mitigation strategies.

- Supplier Qualification: Support a cross-functional team by assessing supplier capabilities, auditing supplier quality management system & processes, etc.
- Product and Process Qualification: Support the supplier quality assurance measures along the complete PPQ. Approve supplier process via submitted Manufacturing Quality Control Plan.
- Perform source / virtual / desk inspection of suppliers of components and systems in the area of responsibility.
- Coordinate nonconformance processing at the supplier and ensure appropriate actions are taken to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor supplier Key Performance Indicators and adjust quality, inspection, and development planning activities accordingly.
- Facilitate or support supplier qualification & development status meetings. Ensure qualifications are on track and potentials risks are identified.
- Work with various Supplier Quality & Development tools and databases. Ensure data quality and transparency.

What You Bring

- Bachelor or master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or a similar discipline.
- technical experience with industrial process technology and /or auxiliary systems in energy generation plants preferred
- 3+ years’ experience in technical field and/or working in Supply Chain Management, Quality Management
- Experience in conducting supplier audits, Knowledge about the requirements of ISO 9001 preferred, additional ISO14001 and ISO 45001 are welcome
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Familiarity with root cause analysis and other quality & risk management methodologies
- Willingness to travel ~30%

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.