Supplier Quality Engineer

Come Innovate Motion with Us

As a Supplier Quality Engineer in our company, you will support quality processes and actively work on supplier development initiatives. This role involves resolving supplier-related challenges that impact production and OEM customers, ensuring purchased materials meet JE and customer standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct audits and monitor supplier performance. Acting as a critical interface between JE and its suppliers, this role focuses on enhancing supplier performance, managing risks, and supporting continuous improvement.

This position is ideal for individuals with strong analytical thinking and a collaborative mindset, eager to work across departments and teams to ensure high standards of quality and performance.

Your Responsibilities Will Be To:

• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate supplier quality using performance metrics, nonconformance reports (e.g., 8D), and key quality indicators (KPIs). Analyze corrective and preventive actions, as well as root-cause investigations, to generate actionable insights.
• Quality Control & Problem Solving: Drive continuous improvement in supplier quality by focusing on issue prevention, data collection, and resolution of nonconformances through the JE CAR system. Assess rejected materials and lead root cause analysis for recurring supplier issues.
• Supplier Audits & Compliance: Conduct supplier process audits based on VDA 6.3, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949 standards. Follow up on improvement actions and ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements and internal quality standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate containment actions between JE and suppliers. Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve quality concerns through on-site inspections, material investigations, and verification of corrective actions.
• System & Process Ownership: Manage the JE supplier issue tracking matrix portal. Ensure timely and effective closure of all corrective and preventive actions.
• Compliance & Standards Adherence: Ensure all supplier-related activities align with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, JE International policies, and relevant industry standards.
• Customer Requirements Alignment: Maintain awareness of customer-specific requirements and ensure all relevant actions are aligned accordingly.

Our Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferably Mechanical, Materials or Industrial Engineering
• Relevant experience of ideally more than 3 years in matching roles, preferably in the automotive or industrial automation sectors
• Proficient English language skills are mandatory
• Familiarity with APQP, SPC, Control Plan, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, MSA and problem-solving techniques, e.g.: 5Why, Ishikawa, 5W2H
• Practical knowledge of VDA 6.3, along with usage of statistical tools and Six Sigma/Lean methodologies
• Knowledge of material types and manufacturing methods, including casting, powder metal, machining, plastics and other component-specific processes
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Understanding of technical data sheets and drawings
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, combined with attention to detail
• Previous work on case studies or development activities is considered as an asset

What We Offer:

• A truly international and multicultural work environment, in a company listed among top 500 industrial enterprises in Turkey
• Private health insurance which includes family members

• Local Pension Plan

• Various Allowance Benefits

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.