Supplier Development & Quality Engineer (Welding / Machining)

Role

Full-time

Permanent

Mid

Engineering

Logistics

Haag (Rheintal), St. Gallen

Requirements

5+ yrs exp

Bachelor's

EU/EFTA permit

Skills

CNC machiningRoot cause analysisrisk assessmentsProject management softwareWelding techniquesProcess performance qualificationStakeholder engagement8D-ReportISO 13485Machine TechnologyManufacturing Science & TechnologyEN ISO 9606-4

Languages

English

Description

Supplier Development & Quality Engineer (Welding / Machining) Purpose of the role

Ensure supplier product and process quality for machining, welding in line with VAT specifications, standards and customer requirements.
Drive supplier qualification, industrialization, ramp up, risk mitigation and recovery actions to support VAT's growth strategy and stable material availability.

KPI's:

Supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers, including QPPM target achievement
Timely supplier and process qualification for relocations and second sources
Effective closure of complaints, audits, corrective actions and escalation recovery activities

Responsibilities

Own supplier qualification and development for machining and welding suppliers globally
Assess supplier capability, process maturity, production capacity and readiness for serial production
Drive supplier development, industrialization and ramp up activities with clear action ownership
Support relocations, second source implementation and qualification projects
Train suppliers in VAT requirements, standards, technologies and process expectations
Lead supplier complaints, root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D methodology
Review and approve ISIR, PPAP and process qualification documentation
Monitor supplier KPIs, process capability and risk trends; define improvement actions with suppliers and procurement
Plan and perform system and process audits for machining, welding and manufacturing controls
Audit CNC turning, milling, grinding, multi axis machining, TIG, orbital, laser and vacuum soldering processes
Drive closure and effectiveness verification of audit findings
Support supplier related Change Requests, customer escalations and shortage prevention with technical risk assessments
Lead supplier recovery actions, including capability assessments, material risk assessments and top management escalation support
Define and drive actions to secure material availability in close alignment with Engineering, Operations and Strategic Sourcing

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar
5 to 10+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering or supplier development
Strong quality management, engineering or manufacturing background in machining and welding
Experience in supplier audits, process qualification, ramp up and corrective action management
Practical experience with supplier relocations, second sources or supplier recovery situations
Good understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and semiconductor customer requirements
Ability to work in international matrix organizations with regular supplier travel
Strong communication, negotiation, project management and stakeholder management skills
High level of resilience, ownership and flexibility
CNC machining technologies including turning, milling, grinding and multi axis machining
Welding technologies including TIG, orbital, laser and vacuum soldering
Technical drawing interpretation, GD&T and specification review
ISIR, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans and process validation
Root cause analysis, 8D, 5 Why and corrective action effectiveness verification
Process validation and capability analysis including Cp, Cpk and KPI monitoring
Supplier auditing, process assessments and risk based supplier development
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and manufacturing process control
Project management, stakeholder management and escalation handling

Company

VAT Group AG

Manufacturing