Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Zurich area, Switzerland
Remote Work: Up to 10%
Contract Type: Temporary assignment
Seniority Level: Professional (3-4 years of experience)

We are currently supporting a client in hiring an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join a dynamic team. This role focuses on preventive and reactive quality management across the supplier base, with involvement in APQP, PPAP, and supplier readiness.

Monitor and support supplier APQP processes for new product developments and engineering changes

Document and follow up on D-FMEA and P-FMEA activities

Evaluate and validate supplier testing equipment (e.g., MSA)

Plan and execute supplier site process and production releases for components and sub-assemblies

Perform PPAP submissions for zero-series and engineering changes

Review Safe Launch Concepts and ensure suppliers meet serial production standards

Guide suppliers in achieving and sustaining serial production readiness

3-4 years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role

In-depth knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes

Control Plans

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

DFMEA / PFMEA

Proficiency in quality tools such as 8D reports and 5-Why analysis

Understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards

Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) is a strong asset

Proactive, hands-on approach with a solution-oriented mindset

Strong communication skills and the ability to drive results with suppliers

Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

German:
Conversational / Very good working proficiency