Supplier Development Engineer

The Serial Supplier Quality Developer is assigned to suppliers (via SAP supplier master data) and is responsible for ensuring a stable quality of serial part deliveries to KOSTAL. This role ensures consistent quality of serial part deliveries from assigned suppliers.

The Serial Supplier Quality Developer carries out the following quality-related activities with regard to assigned suppliers:

• Conducting supplier audits
• Monitoring supplier performance
• Motivating suppliers to take actions aimed at improving quality
• Supporting the resolution of problems in complex cases (escalation from incoming inspection)
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) with suppliers

Qualifications :

• Higher technical education: Mechanical engineer with knowledge of plastics technology or certified injection molding technician for plastics / Alternatively: Electronics engineer with basic knowledge of PCB assembly production.
• Over 5 years of experience in plastic injection mold production production planning or quality assurance/production planning for plastic components.
• Knowledge of key quality standards and modern tools.
• Ensuring product maturity levels product approvals (VDA2 AIAG VDA16).
• Knowledge of VDA6.3 audits (IATF 16949).
• Problem-solving skills (e.g. 8D 5Why 5Ws etc.).
• Advanced technical expertise in:
  • Injection molding
  • Painting/chroming of plastic components
  • Metal stamping
  • Other automotive-related topics
• Open constructive and persuasive personality.
• Basic skills in commercial and technical negotiation.
• Basic understanding of technical drawing principles and the ability to read technical documentation.
• Competence in working within interdisciplinary and international teams. Strong team player.
• Result-oriented mindset personal leadership and responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Analytical and creative thinking to proactively generate opportunities for continuous improvement of the supplier quality management system and industrial standards.
• Flexibility and readiness to work in a dynamic and multitasking environment.
• English B2 proficiency.
• Polish native language or fluent proficiency.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of the Ukrainian language will be an additional asset.
• Familiarity with computer programs such as MS Outlook Excel PowerPoint and SAP will be an added advantage.

Dodatkowe informacje :

• Work in an international environment with daily use of the English language.
• Full-time employment contract
• Flexible working hours you can start your workday between 7:00 and 9:00 AM.
• A newly developed benefits system including:
  • Medical packages at Luxmed
  • Group insurance
  • Sports cards
  • Holiday bonuses
  • Wczasy pod gruszą (vacation allowance)
  • Meal subsidies.
• 3-month training program under the guidance of an experienced colleague at one of KOSTALs European branches.
• Performance of tasks requires business trips - approx. 50% of the time
• We offer long-term cooperation with opportunities for professional development.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time