Plant Supplier Quality Engineer
Autoliv Romania · Rovinari, Romania
Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Plant Supplier Quality Engineer.
Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:
- Manage supplier quality performance and ensure compliance with company and customer quality requirements.
- Lead supplier qualification, assessment, and approval processes.
- Monitor supplier quality KPIs (PPM, defects, delivery quality, customer complaints, etc.).
- Investigate supplier-related quality issues and drive root cause analysis using quality tools (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, FMEA).
- Coordinate containment actions and corrective/preventive actions with suppliers.
- Conduct supplier audits and support supplier development initiatives.
- Review and approve PPAP/APQP documentation and production process changes.
- Ensure incoming materials and components meet technical specifications and quality standards.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Logistics teams to resolve supplier quality concerns.
- Support new product launches by validating supplier readiness and process capability.
- Analyze quality data and identify trends to prevent recurring issues.
- Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce defects, scrap, and quality-related costs.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements.
- Participate in customer audits and support responses related to supplier quality matters.
If you have/are:
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Quality or Supplier Quality.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- University degree in Engineering or related field.
- Advanced English skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of IATF 16949 and core quality tools.
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
More lives saved – more life lived!