About this role
The SQE ensures appropriate controls are implemented by suppliers on purchased products, all along procurement, manufacturing and packing.
As a Supplier Quality Engineer, your missions will include:
• Supporting quality clarifications with suppliers during the tender phase.
• Training suppliers on Arabelle Solutions' tools and processes (ITTS, supplier docs, NCR, EOMR, etc.).
• Preparing (for the quality-related part) and participating in kick-off and pre-inspection meetings (PIM) with suppliers, Arabelle Solutions representatives, and sometimes our clients.
• Reviewing and approving documentation under the responsibility of the supplier quality department, according to task distribution with specialists.
• Actively participating in Daily Management meetings to ensure precise governance of expected deliverables and to escalate any difficulties encountered to your manager.
• Coordinating and keeping the inspection follow-up (Inspection & Test Time Schedule ITTS) up to date.
• Performing inspections at suppliers' premises. A minimum of 30% of inspections are carried out by the supplier quality engineer. Issuing inspection reports. Subcontracting inspections if necessary.
• Analyzing and validating inspection reports, ensuring their internal distribution.
• Leading or supporting the resolution of NCRs (depending on commodities) and ensuring their closure.
• Conducting root cause analyses of non-conformities (RCA, 8D, A3), and developing supplier improvement plans.
• Performing field visits to suppliers (Gemba walk) during the preparation or execution of manufacturing operations.
• Implementing counter-expertise related to special processes (dimensional, welding, NDT, etc.).
• Reviewing and approving End of Manufacturing Reports (EOMR).
• Guaranteeing product conformity to contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Authorizing shipment when all quality criteria are met.
Profile requirements:
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Auditor certification, according ISO 19443
• Experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or project quality
• Background in audits, inspections, or nonconformity management
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a project environment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with suppliers
• Fluent in English
Desirable Skills:
• Experience in energy, power, or heavy industry
• Familiarity with quality tools (RCA, FMEA, 8D)
• NDT (Level 2 or 3)
Join us and work with global teams to support global customers ! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries. At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger.