Supplier Quality Engineer

As a Supplier Quality Engineer within our NPI (New Product Introduction) department, you play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of new and modified components and assemblies sourced from external suppliers. From early supplier selection to final part approval, you are instrumental in preventing quality issues and enabling successful product launches.You operate within the first three domains of our Quality Ovals framework:Supplier Planning, Classification and Selection Supplier Audits and Certification Part Release ProcessWorking closely with Strategic Procurement, Innovation, and Manufacturing Engineering, you help ensure suppliers meet the highest quality standards while supporting efficient and timely product introduction.Key responsibilitiesEvaluate and qualify suppliers in collaboration with procurement and engineering teamsConduct supplier audits, document findings, and proactively drive improvement actionsCoordinate the Part Release Process (PRP), including PPAP documentation and sample evaluationAssess supplier technical changes and process modificationsManage the full sample process: receipt, evaluation, and documentationIdentify supply chain risks and initiate mitigation actionsEnsure proper quality documentation, deviation tracking, and system registrationOrganizational responsibilitiesContribute to the development and implementation of quality policiesCoordinate quality methods, tools, and control plans to reduce non-conformitiesCommunicate quality goals and expectations to external suppliersPromote and strengthen quality culture within the organizationSupport supplier improvement programs with Operational and Strategic ProcurementConduct external product and process auditsManage quality-related data and reporting systemsLead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives with suppliersDrive adoption of improved working methods and secure stakeholder alignmentExperience & EducationBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a quality role within manufacturing or technical procurementKnowledge & SkillsStrong knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, and ISO 9001Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)Strong analytical and structured problem-solving mindsetProactive and capable of identifying and mitigating risks in cross-functional environmentsSkilled in stakeholder management, balancing strategic and operational prioritiesIndependent, with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityIntercultural awareness and persuasive communication abilitiesTravel requirementsApproximately 10–20% travel (international and domestic)Visits may include suppliers, production sites, customers, and internal locationsAbility to travel independently, sometimes on short noticeValid passport requiredWhat we OfferA dynamic, international working environmentOpportunity to contribute to innovative product developmentA key role in shaping supplier quality and operational excellenceProfessional growth within a collaborative and forward-thinking organizationInterested in making an impact on global supplier quality and innovation? Apply now and join JBT Marel in driving excellence from concept to production.#L1-KH1 #J-18808-Ljbffr