Supplier Quality Engineer

About NAXCON GmbH

NAXCON GmbH, based in Weil am Rhein with further offices including Stuttgart, is recognized as one of Germany's premier engineering and IT service firms. Our team excels in software and hardware development, modern electronics, and advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. Beyond delivering superior engineering solutions to clients, we are dedicated to innovation, research, and development projects. Esteemed companies across diverse industries trust our profound expertise, professionalism, and commitment.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to be based in Bremen, Germany, specializing in the Defence sector on a full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and prioritizing the supplier audit schedule.
• Participate in conducting quality risk assessments focused on suppliers and their supply chains.
• Contribute to supplier tender comparisons, selections, and approval processes.
• Plan and execute quality audits including system and process audits to evaluate suppliers' capability.
• Oversee First Article Inspections (FAI) and trial order monitoring across projects.
• Manage production process approvals at suppliers, working closely with relevant project/product PQM personnel.
• Engage in Production Readiness Reviews and First Article Inspections as required.
• Drive supplier development efforts alongside Procurement, advising on improvements from audits.
• Analyze and report on suppliers' quality performance status.
• Perform duties such as planning quality capability evaluation for supply chains, supervising quality monitoring for supply chain localization, and improving process standards for quality assessment and documentation.
• Define and clarify quality requirements including quality assurance agreements and manufacturing specifications in collaboration with line management.
• Ensure suppliers’ readiness for series production by performing manufacturability assessments, APQP, series production approval, and FAI approval.
• Support and conduct capacity analysis at supplier locations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Certified supplier auditor per VDA 6.3 standards.
• Practical experience or advanced knowledge in manufacturing plant, mechatronic and optical equipment, PCBs, wiring harnesses, or software development.
• Fluency in both English and German (verbal and written).
• Multiple years of experience managing suppliers, especially in conducting supplier audits.
• Strong familiarity with at least three of these standards: DIN EN ISO 9001, VDA maturity assessment, Automotive SPICE, APQP, PPAP, measurement system analysis, machine capability, lean management, project management.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented and autonomous approach.
• Confident communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Excellent intercultural skills.
• Willingness to undertake global travel as necessary.

Employee Benefits

• Opportunity to work within an international, culturally diverse team.
• Support and resources for improving German language proficiency at all levels.
• Assigned dedicated contact person for guidance throughout employment.
• Exposure to varied projects across industries fostering continuous professional development.
• Regular company team-building events to enhance collaboration and work environment.
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience, qualifications, and performance.