The Netherlands - Eindhoven |
For our procurement department we're looking for a process engineer who has a supplier quality mindset. Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer who enjoys improving processes and taking supplier quality to the next level? Then join Prodrive Technologies as Supplier Quality Process Engineer.
We are Prodrive Technologies
We are dedicated to creating meaningful technologies that make the world work. Through our innovative solutions, we contribute to building a future where everyone can thrive, resources are optimized, and connectivity brings people together.
About the role
In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in shaping and professionalizing our Supplier Quality processes. You will translate business line requirements into effective supply chain quality processes, working closely with stakeholders across engineering, procurement, and operations.
Your work will be mostly on-site in Son, where you will focus on improving Prodrive’s processes and ensuring they align with the needs of our diverse business lines. You will analyze how things are currently done, identify gaps, and elevate our processes to a higher maturity level. A strong focus will be on supply chain and procurement processes, taking into account the different industries and levels of complexity in which Prodrive operates.
You will also contribute to Prodrive’s company-wide ambition to be the best supplier to our customers in terms of quality.
Key Responsibilities
Redesigning and implementing a Supplier Quality process as part of the procurement process, including: Part Approval, Supplier Development, Supplier Auditing, Component and change management.
Reviewing and providing input on Supplier Quality Plans
Supporting the development of a Procurement-wide Quality strategy
Analyzing current processes and defining improvement opportunities across the supply chain
Influencing stakeholders without hierarchical authority and navigating a large, diverse stakeholder landscape with creativity and tact
Clearly communicating, documenting, and standardizing procedures, templates, and ways of working
BSc, BEng, or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical discipline
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing company as a Supplier Quality Engineer or Process Engineer focused on Supplier Quality
In-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance processes in the supply chain, including: Part Approval processes, Supplier Auditing, Supplier Development
Experience with QMS standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, AS9100D, or similar
Fluent in English, both spoken and written
Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience communicating across different organizational levels
Enthusiastic and driven to continuously improve processes within a highly diverse and international supply chain
You don’t just go to work, you feel responsible for your project
You decide when, where and how much you want to work
You like to think about manufacturability when designing
You don’t sit and wait, you have a hands-on mentality