Supplier Quality Engineer M/F

Job description

The SQE ensures appropriate controls are implemented by suppliers on purchased products, all along procurement, manufacturing and packing.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, your missions will include:

- Supporting quality clarifications with suppliers during the tender phase.

- Training suppliers on Arabelle Solutions' tools and processes (ITTS, supplier docs, NCR, EOMR, etc.).

- Preparing (for the quality-related part) and participating in kick-off and pre-inspection meetings (PIM) with suppliers, Arabelle Solutions representatives, and sometimes our clients.

- Reviewing and approving documentation under the responsibility of the supplier quality department, according to task distribution with specialists.

- Actively participating in Daily Management meetings to ensure precise governance of expected deliverables and to escalate any difficulties encountered to your manager.

- Coordinating and keeping the inspection follow-up (Inspection & Test Time Schedule ITTS) up to date.

- Performing inspections at suppliers' premises. A minimum of 30% of inspections are carried out by the supplier quality engineer. Issuing inspection reports. Subcontracting inspections if necessary.

- Analyzing and validating inspection reports, ensuring their internal distribution.

- Leading or supporting the resolution of NCRs (depending on commodities) and ensuring their closure.

- Conducting root cause analyses of non-conformities (RCA, 8D, A3), and developing supplier improvement plans.

- Performing field visits to suppliers (Gemba walk) during the preparation or execution of manufacturing operations.

- Implementing counter-expertise related to special processes (dimensional, welding, NDT, etc.).

- Reviewing and approving End of Manufacturing Reports (EOMR).

- Guaranteeing product conformity to contractual and regulatory requirements.

- Authorizing shipment when all quality criteria are met.

Profile requirements:

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering

- Auditor certification, according ISO 19443

- Experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or project quality

- Background in audits, inspections, or nonconformity management

- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a project environment

- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

- Confident communicator with suppliers

- Fluent in English

Desirable Skills:

- Experience in energy, power, or heavy industry

- Familiarity with quality tools (RCA, FMEA, 8D)

- NDT (Level 2 or 3)

Join us and work with global teams to support global customers ! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries. At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger.