Quality Engineer Specialist

Assignment Overview:

Our client is seeking a Senior Quality Engineering Consultant to strengthen supplier quality processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves close collaboration with production, purchasing, and R&D teams to enhance product quality, supplier performance, and cost efficiency.

This is a hands-on position requiring a proactive professional who can effectively manage supplier relationships, implement corrective actions, and contribute to operational excellence across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with suppliers to communicate production or customer-related quality issues and ensure timely implementation of both immediate and long-term corrective actions
• Evaluate and validate 8D reports, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective measures meet quality standards
• Initiate and lead supplier-focused improvement programs targeting quality enhancement and cost optimization
• Collaborate as an active team member in production and Supply Chain Management (SCM) projects
• Support supplier performance evaluations and implement action plans to reduce defects (e.g., PPM reduction initiatives)
• Conduct periodic and annual supplier audits in line with established quality standards
• Work closely with internal departments including production, procurement, and R&D to improve the quality of purchased components and materials

Skills Required:

• Supplier Quality Management
• SCM (Supply Chain Management) project involvement
• PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
• FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• ISO 9001 standards and process audits
• SAP (ERP systems)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Technical Knowledge:

• Understanding of motors, gears, and/or cable and harness systems
• Experience with control plans and quality assurance methodologies

Experience Required:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering
• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams in manufacturing or supply chain environments

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field (preferred)

Language Requirements:

• English – Proficient
• Swedish – Not specified (advantageous if known)

Work Scope:

• 40 hours per week (Full-time)

Additional Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, production-oriented environment