Supplier Quality Engineer

As a Supplier Quality Engineer within our NPI (New Product Introduction) department, you play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of new and modified components and assemblies sourced from external suppliers. From early supplier selection to final part approval, you are instrumental in preventing quality issues and enabling successful product launches.

You operate within the first three domains of our Quality Ovals framework:

Supplier Planning, Classification and Selection Supplier Audits and Certification Part Release Process Working closely with Strategic Procurement, Innovation, and Manufacturing Engineering, you help ensure suppliers meet the highest quality standards while supporting efficient and timely product introduction.

Key responsibilities

Evaluate and qualify suppliers in collaboration with procurement and engineering teams

Conduct supplier audits, document findings, and proactively drive improvement actions

Coordinate the Part Release Process (PRP), including PPAP documentation and sample evaluation

Assess supplier technical changes and process modifications

Manage the full sample process: receipt, evaluation, and documentation

Identify supply chain risks and initiate mitigation actions

Ensure proper quality documentation, deviation tracking, and system registration

Organizational responsibilities

Contribute to the development and implementation of quality policies

Coordinate quality methods, tools, and control plans to reduce non-conformities

Communicate quality goals and expectations to external suppliers

Promote and strengthen quality culture within the organization

Support supplier improvement programs with Operational and Strategic Procurement Conduct external product and process audits

Manage quality-related data and reporting systems

Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers

Drive adoption of improved working methods and secure stakeholder alignment

Experience & Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a quality role within manufacturing or technical procurement

Knowledge & Skills Strong knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, and ISO 9001

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving mindset

Proactive and capable of identifying and mitigating risks in cross-functional environments

Skilled in stakeholder management, balancing strategic and operational priorities

Independent, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Intercultural awareness and persuasive communication abilities

Travel requirements

Approximately 10–20% travel (international and domestic)
Visits may include suppliers, production sites, customers, and internal locations

Ability to travel independently, sometimes on short notice

Valid passport required

What we Offer

A dynamic, international working environment

Opportunity to contribute to innovative product development

A key role in shaping supplier quality and operational excellence

Professional growth within a collaborative and forward-thinking organization

Interested in making an impact on global supplier quality and innovation? Apply now and join JBT Marel in driving excellence from concept to production.#L1-KH1
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