Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Snop, a division of the Groupe FSD supplying stamping, assembly and profiling technology to the automotive industry, is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer for its Kocaeli plant. The role leads supplier project documentation, audits and supplier-related problem resolution, and also covers environmental management system tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Lead supplier project documentation studies and ensure measurement and reporting activities are completed on time
• Archive documents and make sure they stay up to date for suppliers and the company
• Notify supplier-related problems and follow up on effective closure using the SNOP 8D form
• Carry out periodic audits according to the supplier audit plan, including 8D, control plan and follow-up audits
• Keep supplier samples controlled and up to date
• Ensure timely completion of internal audits and monitor their performance
• Use quality modules in SAP such as blocking suspicious products and scrapping inappropriate ones
• Take an active role in implementing, maintaining and improving the ISO 14001 environmental management system and group environmental policy
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, waste management, permit requirements and corporate environmental standards
• Coordinate environmental audits and follow up corrective and preventive actions
• Manage environmental reporting, waste management and environmental documentation, and follow up KPIs related to your own process

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from a related engineering department
• At least 2 years' experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer in the automotive industry
• Fluent English, spoken and written
• Living in or willing to live in Izmit (a shuttle is available for İzmit, Başiskele, Gölcük, Derince and Kartepe; no shuttle to Karamürsel-Körfez-Hereke-Gebze)
• No military obligations

Required skills

• Supplier process audit experience
• Quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA/CP, SPC, MSA, 8D
• FIEV, VDA or similar automotive inspection methods
• Root-cause analysis and problem-solving techniques
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949; ISO 14001 knowledge is an asset
• Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge is an asset
• Strong communication, presentation and teamwork skills