International Supplier Quality Engineer
(Battery Industry)
Location: Teverola, Italy
Our client is a cell manufacturing company specializing in the production/recycling of lead-acid & lithium batteries for traction, industrial, storage and military applications. They bring to market a product able to guarantee superior performance by adapting to every customers needs, remaining at the forefront within the European Energetic Transition since 1974. Their aim is to refine electric vehicle solutions, lithium-ion/fuel cell manufacturing, and enhancing the circular economy.
Position Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer for our Quality team located in South Italy with a strong ability to develop and lead supplier quality activities, and ensure outmost quality within our supply chain.
Responsibilities:
-Lead and coordinate supplier quality activities.
-Manage supplier communication for quality activities.
-Ensure supplier quality deliverables during process development, industrialization, launch and production.
-Support definition of Supplier Quality Manual and supplier quality requirements.
-Execute supplier audits and ensure compliance to quality standards, norms and best practices.
-Set up quality monitoring procedures, evaluate supplier quality performance and establish improvement plans.
-Drive analysis and problem-solving activities (e.g. 8D, Six Sigma).
-Lead Supplier Quality improvement plan and ensure continuous improvement in production.
-Monitor Supplier Quality KPIs (e.g. Quality complaints) and lead action plan to meet targets.
-Generate and integrate Lesson learned in new product/process launches.
Requirements:
-Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical engineering.
-Experienced in Supplier Development within the EU internationally for the li-ion battery industry.
-At least 3/6 years of experience in Supplier Quality in mass manufacturing industry.
-Experience in a battery company is a STRONG PLUS.
-Experience in Quality tools (SPC, FMEA, 8D, Six sigma, QRQC) and Quality management systems (ISO 9001) is a MUST.
-Fluency in English (oral and written) is a MUST.
-Fluency in Italian (oral and written) is a STRONG PLUS.
-Ability to work under pressure, with flexibility and to manage tight deadlines.
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
