Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Zurich area, Switzerland
Remote Work: Up to 10%
Contract Type: Temporary assignment
Seniority Level: Professional (3-4 years of experience)

We are currently supporting a client in hiring an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join a dynamic team. This role focuses on preventive and reactive quality management across the supplier base, with involvement in APQP, PPAP, and supplier readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and support supplier APQP processes for new product developments and engineering changes

• Document and follow up on D-FMEA and P-FMEA activities

• Evaluate and validate supplier testing equipment (e.g., MSA)

• Plan and execute supplier site process and production releases for components and sub-assemblies

• Perform PPAP submissions for zero-series and engineering changes

• Review Safe Launch Concepts and ensure suppliers meet serial production standards

• Guide suppliers in achieving and sustaining serial production readiness

Required Experience & Skills:

• 3-4 years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role

• In-depth knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes

  • Control Plans

  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)

  • DFMEA / PFMEA

• Proficiency in quality tools such as 8D reports and 5-Why analysis

• Understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards

• Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) is a strong asset

• Proactive, hands-on approach with a solution-oriented mindset

• Strong communication skills and the ability to drive results with suppliers

Education:

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Languages:

• English: Fluent / Business-level

• German: Conversational / Very good working proficiency